About BURN

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.Since 2013, BURN has sold 200,000+ high quality, locally manu...

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support mechanical design through CAD modelling of parts and sub-assemblies.
• Prepare simple 2D drawings and update existing documentation.
• Assist in concept development and iterations of product components, hardware testing Jigs, and fixtures.
• Actively support prototype fabrication (3D Printing, Sheet metal, Laser cutting, and assembly).
• Support and participate in Lab testing activities (mechanical & performance testing).
• Help organise design files, revisions, and BOM updates.

Skills and Experience:

• Recent graduate in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
• Working knowledge of SolidWorks (Parts, Assemblies, Drawings).
• Basic Understanding of DFM principles and manufacturing processes (sheet metal forming, injection moulding, 3D Printing).
• Comfortable working in a prototyping environment with basic workshop tools and equipment.
• Must present evidence of practical design projects (e.g., Final Year Project or personal builds) beyond theoretical coursework.
• Ability to manage assigned tasks and troubleshoot issues with minimal supervision.
• Fluent in English with good documentation skills.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and interest in product development.
• Exposure to workshops, labs, or Makerspaces.
• Detail-oriented and consistent in following instructions.
• Proactive, reliable, and able to incorporate feedback quickly.
• Curious and eager to bridge the gap between theory and real-world application.

• Support mechanical design through CAD modelling of parts and sub-assemblies.
• Prepare simple 2D drawings and update existing documentation.
• Assist in concept development and iterations of product components, hardware testing Jigs, and fixtures.
• Actively support prototype fabrication (3D Printing, Sheet metal, Laser cutting, and assembly).
• Support and participate in Lab testing activities (mechanical & performance testing).
• Help organise design files, revisions, and BOM updates.

• Working knowledge of SolidWorks (Parts, Assemblies, Drawings).
• Basic Understanding of DFM principles and manufacturing processes (sheet metal forming, injection moulding, 3D Printing).
• Comfortable working in a prototyping environment with basic workshop tools and equipment.
• Ability to manage assigned tasks and troubleshoot issues with minimal supervision.
• Fluent in English with good documentation skills.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and interest in product development.
• Exposure to workshops, labs, or Makerspaces.
• Detail-oriented and consistent in following instructions.
• Proactive, reliable, and able to incorporate feedback quickly.
• Curious and eager to bridge the gap between theory and real-world application.

• Recent graduate in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
• Must present evidence of practical design projects (e.g., Final Year Project or personal builds) beyond theoretical coursework.