Interested in being SHE’s next Production Engineer? We’re hiring in Rwanda!
Work closely with and help to train quality control inspectors, technicians and production personnel in enhancing the quality and manufacturability of our product.
Creating and editing SOP’s and QC inspection documents.
Evaluates production processes by designing and conducting research programs; applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials; conferring with the existing machine. This often requires creativity and resourcefulness to keep the factory running while waiting for proper repairs or components.
Develops Production processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment.
Improves production efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout.
Assures product and process quality by designing testing methods; testing finished- product and process capabilities; establishing standards; confirming production processes.
Assist Production Manager in planning, managing and executing production operations.
Supervise and motivate production process night & day shift to meet quality and performance standards.
Completes design and development projects by training and guiding shift leads.
To identify opportunities for new technical innovations.
To provide engineering technical assistance to Rwandan’s production team related to R&D and technical developments for replication of our machinery and existing production process in Rwanda.
Supervise production process to meet quality and performance standards.
Read and manipulate models and drawings in CAD.
This role will be particularly suitable for intellectually curious manufacturing or consultant-types that are eager to dive into our production scale up. Previous experience in manufacturing roles is a plus.
University degree, preferably in Engineering or other related.
Mechanical aptitude, ability to troubleshoot and repair mechanical issues with production equipment and tooling.
Demonstrated experience working with basic shop machines and tools: manual mill, lathe, welders, etc; machine fabrication skills are preferable.
Experience in a medium volume, medium-tech manufacturing setting, preferable.
Attention to Detail: As Engineers you need to possess a high level of attention to detail to ensure nothing important is forgotten that could potentially derail the factory.
Analytical: you think through problems in a structured way: assessing them quantitatively wherever possible, breaking them down into their component parts, and tackling the highest impact problems first. You are good with numbers, and understand how different KPIs relate to each other.
Human-centered design thinking: you can employ a variety of techniques to understand user pain points and design creative solutions from first-principles (not just the way things have always been done). Just as importantly, you can communicate your vision using a variety of tools to a variety of stakeholders.
Presentation skills: you can translate complex numbers into language that makes sense to any audience.
You deliver and expect the best: At SHE, we all strive to deliver extraordinary work and believe that the work we are doing will benefit millions of people. We also expect others to do the same. You must take pride in owning and delivering your vision, and not be content to just faithfully execute instructions.
Desire to learn: You should be able to demonstrate that you know the current state of the engineering industry and can work effectively within it. Anticipate where it might go in the future.
Candidates who fulfill the requirements are requested to submit their Applications (Application letter and resume) to hr_rwanda@sheinnovates.com before 23 June 2018.