Design Fellow at

1 month ago


Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya BURN Manufacturing Full time
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.

About the role

BURN is currently seeking a mission-driven candidate as a Design Fellow to support the New Product Development team in Ruiru Kenya.


Duties and Responsibilities:
Conceptual and detailed design of cookware, improved cookstoves and accessories
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
Support the design phase of the new pressure pot project.

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.
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.
3D or 2D visualization skills either in product rendering or graphic design.
Goal-oriented.
Fluent in English.
Mechanical aptitude, understanding of product and process development.
Experience with sheet metal plastic part design.
Works well in a team setting.
Practical working experience.
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