Assembly Line Engineer
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Company Details
Name:BURN
Industry:
Oil & Energy
Website:
http://www.burnstoves.com/
Description:
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…
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Job Details
Job Type:
Full Time
Workplace Type:
On-site
Qualification:
Diploma
Job Experience:
Mandatory
Job Location:
Nairobi County, Kenya
Closing Date:
Undisclosed
Salary:
Undisclosed
Other Pay:
Benefits
Job Category:
Engineering
Job Description
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
- Throughput rate
- Ensure the line consistently meets production demand targets.
Process Improvement
- Conduct time studies and motion studies.
- Apply Lean Manufacturing principles 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
- NPI / Industrial engineers
Skills and Experience
- Industrial Engineering / Manufacturing Engineering knowledge
- Line balancing techniques
- Time and motion studies
- Lean manufacturing (Kaizen, 5S, Six Sigma)
- Production planning & capacity analysis
- Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering
- 3–5+ years’ experience in production or assembly line optimization
- Experience in high-volume manufacturing environments
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Qualified Female Candidates encouraged to Apply
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