Website 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.S… read moreince 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.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Support mechanical design through CAD modelling of parts and sub-assemblies.
Prepare simple 2D drawings and update existing documentation.
Assist in concept development and iterations of product components, hardware testing Jigs, and fixtures.
Actively support prototype fabrication (3D Printing, Sheet metal, Laser cutting, and assembly).
Support and participate in Lab testing activities (mechanical & performance testing).
Help organise design files, revisions, and BOM updates.
Skills and Experience:
Recent graduate in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
Working knowledge of SolidWorks (Parts, Assemblies, Drawings).
Basic Understanding of DFM principles and manufacturing processes (sheet metal forming, injection moulding, 3D Printing).
Comfortable working in a prototyping environment with basic workshop tools and equipment.
Must present evidence of practical design projects (e.g., Final Year Project or personal builds) beyond theoretical coursework.
Ability to manage assigned tasks and troubleshoot issues with minimal supervision.
Fluent in English with good documentation skills.
Strong mechanical aptitude and interest in product development.
Exposure to workshops, labs, or Makerspaces.
Detail-oriented and consistent in following instructions.
Proactive, reliable, and able to incorporate feedback quickly.
Curious and eager to bridge the gap between theory and real-world application.
go to method of application »
Use the link(s) below to apply on company website.
Apply Through:
