Mechanical Engineering Fellow at BURN

  • Published date: April 30, 2020
  • Category: Engineering
    • Location: Nairobi, Nairobi
  • Jop type:
  • Salary: Ksh Not mentioned
  • Company name: Jobs in Kenya

Job Description


Position reports to: Chief Technical Officer 


Direct reports: None


BURN is currently seeking a mission driven candidate to serve a 12-month term as Mechanical Engineer Fellow in our manufacturing facility in Nairobi, Kenya. 


Responsibilities 


General areas of engagement include:



  • Work with the product development team on design for manufacturability and robustness.

  • Development of manufacturing processes, including tools for fabrication, assembly, finishing, and infrastructural materials, among others. 

  • Trouble shooting production issues and further refining the production system. This often requires creativity and resourcefulness to keep the factory running while waiting for proper repairs or components. 

  • Take a leadership role in bringing up new production lines. 

  • Evaluation, maintenance and repair of factory equipment including mechanical and hydraulic presses, shears, spot welders and drill presses.

  • Creating and editing SOP’s and QC inspection documents 

  • Work closely with and help to train QC inspectors, technicians and production personnel in enhancing the quality and manufacturability of our product


Desired Experience 



  • Mechanical Engineering Degree, Mechatronics Engineering, Process Engineering, Industrial Design Engineering Degree.

  • Mechanical aptitude: ability to troubleshoot and repair mechanical issues with production equipment and tooling

  • Familiarity with basic shop machines and tools: manual mill, lathe, drill press

  • Solidworks CAD skills: able to read drawings and complete basic design work

  • Familiarity with basic metrology as it applies to our stove parts and tooling

  • Welding and fabrication skills are preferable

  • Electrical control system basics is desirable

  • High level organizational skills

  • Works well in team setting with line employees and technicians


DUDURATION: 12 months



 

Method of Application


Interested and qualified? Go to BURN on www.shortlist.net to apply

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