Assembly Line Engineer at BURN

March 23, 2026 •

Posted 12 hours ago

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

Assembly Line Engineer

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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