Skilled Trades · Full-time
Direct employerQuality Assurance Technician

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Role overview
BURN Manufacturing in Ruiru, Kiambu, Kenya is hiring a full-time Quality Assurance Technician. This role is suitable for someone with a background in mechanical engineering and experience in manufacturing quality control processes.
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What you will do
- Support the New Product Development and Operations teams by collecting test data, preparing reports, and providing quality feedback during testing.
- Ensure technical production documents comply with document control and revision standards.
- Analyse product quality data to detect trends or defects and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Conduct audits on quality tools, jigs, fixtures, and equipment to confirm calibration and currency.
- Verify that products meet organisational and customer quality and integrity standards.
- Ensure manufacturing processes adhere to industry standards and regulations.
- Identify opportunities to improve quality control procedures.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- At least 2 years of experience in manufacturing or production, preferably in quality assurance, quality control, or process engineering.
- Knowledge of quality control methods and inspection/testing procedures, including use of measuring instruments.
- Strong skills in data analysis using Excel or similar tools to identify trends and defects.
- Familiarity with document control and revision management systems.
- Understanding of industry standards such as ISO 9001 and EN standards.
- Basic CAD skills with software like SolidWorks or AutoCAD for reviewing drawings and fixtures.
- Experience with quality tools including FMEA, Control Plans, and PPAP.
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing and Six Sigma principles.
- High attention to detail and a structured approach to problem-solving.
Benefits
The advert does not specify pay or benefits.
How to apply
Apply through the employer's official contact with your application before the closing date. The employer has not published a closing date.