Senior Mechanical Engineer

Last Updated 7 years ago by Kenya Engineer

BURN is looking for a driven candidate to fill the Senior Mechanical Engineer position at its modern clean

cookstove manufacturing facility in Ruiru, Kiambu. He/she will Develop, improve and implement

manufacturing processes, including tools and jigs for fabrication, assembly, finishing, and infrastructural

materials, among others.

Roles and responsibilities

 Work closely with and help to train QC inspectors, technicians and production personnel in

enhancing the quality and manufacturability of our product.

 Creating and editing SOP’s and QC inspection documents.

 Root cause analysis and 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.

 Evaluation, maintenance and repair of factory equipment including mechanical, hydraulic, and

electronic systems.

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

 Read and manipulate models and drawings in CAD.

Desired Character

 Problem finder and solver.

 Hands on.

 Action oriented.

 Mechanical aptitude, ability to troubleshoot and repair mechanical issues with production

equipment and tooling.

 Excellent communicator.

 Detail oriented and well organized.

 Works well in a team.

Desired Experience

 Comfortable working with basic shop machines and tools: manual mill, lathe, welders, etc.

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

 Welding and fabrication skills are preferable.

 Experience in a medium volume, medium tech manufacturing setting, preferable.

 Electrical control system basics is preferable.

Added advantage

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

Contacts:

Anne Ngumo

Apply through Recruitment.kenya@burnmfg.com

The salary will be depend on the experience.