Durability and PME Analyst

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Company Details

Name:BURN
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Industry: Oil & Energy
Description: BURN designs, manufactures, and distributes aspirational fuel-efficient cooking products aimed at saving lives and forests in the developing world. The company revolutionized the global cookstove sector by proving a business case for selling high-quality, locally manufactured, unsubsidized stoves. S… BURN designs, manufactures, and distributes aspirational fuel-efficient cooking products aimed at saving lives and forests in the developing world. The company revolutionized the global cookstove sector by proving a business case for selling high-quality, locally manufactured, unsubsidized stoves. Since 2013, BURN has sold over 200,000 such stoves in East Africa, reaching more than 1,000,000 beneficiaries. These stoves have saved $39 million in fuel expenditures and 626,221 tons of wood, while reducing indoor air pollution by 65%. BURN currently sells approximately 10,000 stoves per month and plans to double sales by the end of 2017. View more View less

Job Details

Job Type: Full Time
Workplace Type: On-site
Qualification: Diploma
Job Experience: Mandatory
Job Location: Kiambu, Kenya
Closing Date: Undisclosed
Salary: Undisclosed
Other Pay: Benefits
Job Category: Engineering

Job Description

About the role

  • Burn is looking for a Durability and PME Analyst who will support product quality and performance by coordinating durability testing and monitoring products in real-world conditions. The role focuses on analyzing data, identifying improvement opportunities, and working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure continuous product enhancement across the lifecycle.

Duties and Responsibilities
Durability Testing

  • Coordinate ongoing durability testing under various environmental conditions and usage scenarios.
  • Monitor and report on product lifecycle performance and testing progress.
  • Collaborate with engineering, product development, and quality control teams to implement improvements.
  • Ensure timely execution of testing procedures, including coordination with external testing facilities.
  • Develop and maintain testing schedules aligned with product development timelines.
  • Identify durability risks and recommend mitigation strategies.

Product Monitoring & Evaluation (PME)

  • Coordinate field placement of products to collect real-world performance data.
  • Track all field deployments across different lifecycle stages.
  • Work with internal teams and external partners to ensure effective data collection.
  • Analyze data to identify trends, issues, and improvement opportunities.
  • Prepare reports and present actionable insights to stakeholders.
  • Investigate and resolve discrepancies in monitoring data.

Risk Management & Problem Solving

  • Identify risks within durability and PME programs.
  • Develop mitigation and contingency plans.
  • Address technical and operational challenges in testing and data collection.
  • Collaborate with QA and product teams to resolve issues found during testing.
  • Perform additional tasks as assigned.

Skills and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related physical science field.
  • At least 2 years’ experience in product development/testing.
  • Experience with data analysis tools and reporting.
  • Strong continuous improvement mindset.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Highly organized, punctual, and professional.
  • Proactive with strong problem-solving ability.
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