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BURN MANUFACTURING Design Engineer in Ruiru, Kenya
About the role
BURN is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Design Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of mechanical design principles, experience using SolidWorks, and proficiency in Design for Experimentation (DOE) and Design for Manufacturing (DFM) methodologies. They will also have excellent analytical skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Duties and Responsibilities
Conceptual and detailed design of improved cookstoves and accessories
Plastic part design for injection moulding
Research and developing manufacturing processes including designing tools for production.
Fabrication of prototypes, including sheet metal forming, 3D printing and others
Testing concepts and prototypes in the lab and field
Skills and Experience
Engineering, product development, or industrial design background.
Experience working in the conceptual phase, physical prototyping, hands-on testing and user interaction.
Ability to independently initiate and implement design and development of product features and production processes.
Good command of CAD software; Solidworks.
Fluency with a wide range of manufacturing processes, Plastic injection moulding, sheet metal forming.
Good understanding of material; Metals and plastics.
Familiar with basic tool shop equipment and tools, such as drill press, mill, lathe, etc.
Capable to manage workload and priorities of all assigned projects.
Project documentation skills.
Goal-oriented
Fluent in English
Ideal Candidate:
Mechanical aptitude, understanding of product and process development.
Experience in tooling, jigs, and fixtures design.
Experience with sheet metal plastic part design
Works well in a team setting
Practical working experience
Preference for experience with CNC, sheet metal, production environments, or process development.
Qualified Female Candidates encouraged to Apply
BURN does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, processing, training, or any other fees).
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