BURN

Quality Assurance Technician

BURN  •  Ruiru, KE / Kiambu, KE (Onsite)  •  19 days ago
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Job Description

About the role
BURN is looking for a Quality Assurance Technician works with the QC team manufacturing staff and research and development team to ensure inspection and testing procedures are implemented and maintained. He/she will assist in the development of standards to meet quality requirements.
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Support the New Product Development (NPD) & Operations team by collecting test data, drafting reports, and giving quality feedback throughout the test period.
  • Ensure the technical documents required for production meet document control and revision requirements.
  • Analyse data to identify trends in product quality or defects to mitigate and prevent recurrence and future defects. Identify root causes of problems in the production process; recommend and/or implement corrective measures.
  • Conduct an audit on quality jigs and fixtures, tools, and equipment to ensure they are calibrated and up to date.
  • Ensure that products meet the organization, customers’ quality, and product integrity requirements.
  • Ensure manufacturing processes comply with industry standards and regulations. Identify possible areas for improvement in quality control processes.


Skills and Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in the manufacturing or production environment, preferably in QA/QC or process engineering.
  • Working knowledge of quality control methodologies.
  • Experience in inspection and testing processes, including the use of measuring instruments.
  • Strong data analysis skills (Excel or Equivalent) for identifying trends, defects, and process deviations.
  • Familiarity with document control systems and revision management.
  • Understanding of relevant industry standards, e.g., ISO 9001, EN standards where applicable.
  • Basic CAD skills, e.g., SolidWorks, Auto CAD for reviewing drawings, and jigs and fixtures.
  • Experience with quality tools such as FMEA, Control Plans, and PPAP
  • Knowledge of lean Manufacturing/ Six Sigma principles.
  • High attention to detail and structured problem-solving approach.

                                                 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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About BURN

BURN is working to create a world where cooking positively impacts all life on earth by producing the world’s most efficient biomass, liquid fuel, and electric cookstoves.

BURN is the largest vertically integrated modern cookstove company in the world, providing world-class R&D, manufacturing, and carbon offset projects from our HQ in Kenya and across 10 countries in Africa.

Our team – half of whom are women – produces and sells over 200,000 stoves per month at our solar-powered facility in Kenya.

The company was founded by CEO Peter Scott, who is recognised as the global leader in cookstove commercialisation. BURN has received recognition for its cutting-edge innovation and environmental & social impact from, among others Bloomberg New Energy Finance Award, Global Leap Awards, and Ashden International.

BURN is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to creating the best workplace in the world. Visit BURN/careers if you would like to be part of a world-class team that is committed to making positive, measurable change for people, forests, and the climate.

Industry
Consulting & Advisory
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Ruiru, Kiambu, KE
Year Founded
2011
Website
burnstoves.com
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