BURN is looking for an Assembly Line Engineer to join our team. BURN designs, manufactures, and distributes aspirational fuel-efficient cooking products that save lives and forests in the developing world. Since 2013, BURN has sold over 200,000 high-quality, locally manufactured cookstoves. The successful candidate will be responsible for optimizing assembly line processes, ensuring maximum efficiency, and maintaining high production standards. This role involves analyzing tasks, managing workflows, and implementing continuous improvement strategies within our manufacturing environment.
Duties and Responsibilities
Line Balancing
- Analyze tasks required for product assembly.
- Distribute tasks across workstations so that each station's workload aligns with the production cycle time.
- Continuously adjust task allocation as production conditions change.
Workflow Optimization
- Identify and eliminate bottlenecks in the production line.
- Reduce idle time and unnecessary waiting between stations.
- Improve overall line efficiency and throughput.
Production Monitoring
- Track performance metrics such as Cycle time, Takt time, Workstation utilization, and Throughput rate.
- Ensure the line consistently meets production demand targets.
Process Improvement
- Conduct time studies and motion studies.
- Apply Lean Manufacturing principles (Kaizen, 5S, Six Sigma) to reduce waste.
- Implement improvements such as workstation redesign, task reallocation, or automation.
Data Analysis & Reporting
- Analyze production data to identify inefficiencies.
- Provide reports on line performance.
- Recommend changes to improve productivity and cost efficiency.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with Production supervisors, Maintenance teams, Quality engineers, and NPI / Industrial engineers.
Skills and Experience
- Knowledge of Industrial Engineering / Manufacturing Engineering
- Proficiency in line balancing techniques
- Experience with time and motion studies
- Practical understanding of Lean manufacturing (Kaizen, 5S, Six Sigma)
- Competence in production planning & capacity analysis
- Experience in high-volume manufacturing environments
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Qualifications
- Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering
- 3–5+ years’ experience in production or assembly line optimization
Qualified Female Candidates are encouraged to Apply.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should visit the BURN recruitment portal to submit their application. Please ensure your CV and cover letter are ready before starting the process.
