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

The Manufacturing Intern will support the Manufacturing Engineering team in improving production processes, product quality, and operational efficiency. This role offers hands-on experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, where the intern will assist with process analysis, electronics testing, time studies, data collection, and continuous improvement initiatives. Working closely with cross-functional teams, the successful candidate will gain practical exposure to lean manufacturing principles, problem-solving techniques, and production optimization while contributing to projects that drive operational excellence and cost-effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in designing and testing electronic circuits based on product assembly and testing requirements.
• Support the analysis and improvement of manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Conduct time studies and workflow analyses to identify opportunities for process optimization.
• Assist in developing and updating work instructions, process documentation, and production layouts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret production data to support operational decision-making and process improvement projects.
• Support troubleshooting and root-cause analysis of manufacturing and quality issues.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and documentation to communicate findings, recommendations, and project outcomes.
• Participate in production improvement projects aimed at increasing productivity and reducing waste.
• Ensure adherence to safety, quality, and operational standards within the manufacturing environment.

Requirements

• Pursuing or recently completed a degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Basic knowledge of electronic components such as resistors, capacitors, inductors, and microcontrollers.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and continuous improvement principles is an added advantage.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Eagerness to learn and work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Assist in designing and testing electronic circuits based on product assembly and testing requirements.
• Support the analysis and improvement of manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Conduct time studies and workflow analyses to identify opportunities for process optimization.
• Assist in developing and updating work instructions, process documentation, and production layouts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret production data to support operational decision-making and process improvement projects.
• Support troubleshooting and root-cause analysis of manufacturing and quality issues.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and documentation to communicate findings, recommendations, and project outcomes.
• Participate in production improvement projects aimed at increasing productivity and reducing waste.
• Ensure adherence to safety, quality, and operational standards within the manufacturing environment.

• Basic knowledge of electronic components such as resistors, capacitors, inductors, and microcontrollers.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and continuous improvement principles is an added advantage.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Eagerness to learn and work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Pursuing or recently completed a degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.