Careers at BURN

About the role

• BURN is looking for a Senior Quality Engineer to own product quality for our biomass cookstove portfolio. Working closely with the Product Design, Engineering and Manufacturing teams, he/she will review and approve designs, quality specifications and test procedures, define inspection methods and acceptance criteria, and drive root cause analysis and corrective actions to ensure biomass products meet BURN's and our customers' quality and product integrity requirements. The role also maintains BURN's central database of quality technical documents, manages the corrective action tracker, and mentors a team of quality engineers and technicians.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Review and approve design drawings and 3D models, quality control checklists, test procedures, and quality specification sheets.
• Support the product design and engineering teams by providing analysis and quality expertise throughout the stage gate processes.
• Work with the engineering team to initiate, define and document product inspection methods and acceptance criteria.
• Identify root causes of problems in the production process; recommend and/or implement corrective measures.
• Analyse data to identify trends in product quality or defects to mitigate and prevent recurrence and future defects.
• Ensure that products meet the organization’s and customers’ quality and product integrity requirements.
• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with industry standards and regulations.
• Maintain a central database of quality technical documents required for BURN’s global manufacturing operations and ensure they meet document control and revision requirements.
• Manage the corrective action tracker for quality issues and provide periodic review reports of the corrective action status.
• Mentor and train a team of quality engineers and technicians on quality processes and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with at least 3 years in a quality engineering role.
• Hands-on experience with sheet metal fabrication, stamping, welding, coating and assembly processes; experience with biomass cookstoves or similar consumer durables is an added advantage.
• Proficiency in CAD (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD) for reviewing and approving design drawings, 3D models, jigs and fixtures, including GD&T.
• Experience supporting New Product Development through stage gate processes, including design reviews and pilot builds.
• Strong root cause analysis and problem-solving skills (8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone, Pareto) and experience managing CAPA.
• Experience with quality tools such as FMEA, Control Plans, MSA, SPC and PPAP.
• Strong data analysis skills (Excel or equivalent; Power BI or Minitab an advantage) for identifying trends, defects and process deviations.
• Experience with document control systems, revision management and ISO 9001 quality management systems; internal auditor certification is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma principles; Green Belt certification preferred.
• Proven ability to lead, coach and develop quality engineers and technicians.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, high attention to detail and a structured problem-solving approach.

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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.

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About the Role 

BURN is seeking a highly motivated Carbon Finance Intern to provide support to the Carbon Finance department. If you are looking for an opportunity to work in a dynamic, challenging environment that recognizes and rewards creativity, initiative, and contributions, then this is the job for you. 

What You’ll Gain 

• Practical, hands-on experience in day-to-day Carbon and General Finance operations. 
• Exposure to invoice processing, payment tracking, and document management using SharePoint. 
• First-hand experience supporting financial and tax audits. 
• Mentorship and guidance from the Carbon Finance team. 

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Save, organize, and file financial documents and records on SharePoint for internal and external reporting. 
• Track payments and liaise with other departments on outstanding amounts. 
• Identify and address discrepancies related to purchase invoices and receipts. 
• Support administrative tasks, e.g. approving Purchase Requisition Forms (PRFs). 
• Support the finance team during financial and tax audits by preparing and organizing supporting documents. 
• Perform any other tasks as requested by the line manager and/or senior management. 

Skills and Experience 

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree or diploma in Finance, Accounting, or a related field, with a minimum qualification of CPA Section 4 
• Proficiency in MS Office – Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. 
• Organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable handling files and records. 
• Results-oriented and able to prioritize effectively and multitask to deliver results in a fast-paced work environment. 
• Good communication skills and a willingness to learn. 
• Able to work independently and follow instructions accurately and consistently. 

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About the Role

• Burn is looking for a Senior Project Engineer who will lead the Project Engineers and interns, managing project timelines and resources, and ensuring the successful implementation of manufacturing projects.
• Working closely with the NPD, Engineering Design, Tooling, Production, Quality, and Commercial teams, the successful candidate will oversee manufacturing process development, assembly line design, CAPEX management, and project documentation in line with BURN's product development stage-gate process. 

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Project Engineers and interns, including work planning, resource management, and monitoring project timelines.
• Collaborate with the NPD team to understand the product roadmap and allocate resources across projects.
• Develop and maintain project documentation in line with BURN's product development stage-gate process.
• Work with the Commercial team to obtain product family forecasts and conduct product build studies to establish assembly cycle times and work content.
• Perform TAKT time calculations, line balancing, assembly line design, and layout planning.
• Manage assembly line CAPEX budgets and coordinate the sourcing and tracking of assembly line tools, equipment, and other required items.
• Define manufacturing process flows and support the development of product packaging solutions.
• Map departmental processes and develop standardized operating procedures (SOPs), documentation, and templates.
• Collaborate with the Engineering Design team to develop jigs, fixtures, quality control (QC) gauges, and product assembly and process work instructions.
• Work with the Tooling department to develop tooling setup sheets.
• Partner with Production and Quality teams to identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives, optimize line balancing, and improve productivity.

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience in project or manufacturing engineering, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading teams, managing resources, and delivering projects within set timelines.
• Strong knowledge of assembly line design, line balancing, TAKT time calculations, and manufacturing process optimization.
• Experience in process mapping, SOP development, technical documentation, and continuous improvement.
• Familiarity with CAPEX budgeting, equipment sourcing, and project cost management.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, project management, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across cross-functional teams.