Mechanical Engineering Fellow At Burn

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