Mechanical Engineering Fellow At Burn

BURN designs, manufactures, and distributes aspirational fuel-efficient cooking products that save lives and forests in the developing world.BURN has revolutionized the global cookstove sector by proving the business case for selling a high quality, locally manufactured and unsubsidized cookstoves.Since 2013, BURN has sold 200,000+ high quality, locally manufactured and unsubsidized jikokoas â„¢ stoves in East Africa. These stoves have helped 1,000,000+ beneficiaries save $39 million in fuel expenditures and 626,221 tons of wood while reducing indoor air pollution by 65%. BURN currently sells ~10,000 stoves per month and intend to double sales by the end of 2017.
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.
Troubleshooting 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 background
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

Degree qualifications
Bachelor of Engineering (BE)