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Quality Assurance Technician
BURN Manufacturing
Job at a glance
- Employer
- BURN Manufacturing
- Position
- Quality Assurance Technician
- Location
- Ruiru, Kiambu, Kenya
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- Minimum 2 years in manufacturing
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Salary
- Not stated in the advert
- Application deadline
- 11 January 2027
- Posted on VacancyKE
- 13 October 2026
VacancyKE summary
BURN Manufacturing is hiring a Quality Assurance Technician in Ruiru to support inspection and testing procedures. You will work with QC, manufacturing, and R&D teams to maintain quality standards and analyse production data.
What stands out about this opportunity
- Based in Ruiru, Kiambu
- Focus on New Product Development support
- No recruitment fees charged by employer
Key responsibilities
- Support NPD & Operations by collecting test data and drafting reports.
- Ensure technical documents meet document control and revision requirements.
- Analyse data to identify quality trends and root causes of defects.
- Recommend or implement corrective measures to prevent recurrence.
- Audit quality jigs, fixtures, tools, and equipment for calibration.
- Verify products meet organizational, customer, and integrity requirements.
- Ensure processes comply with industry standards and regulations.
- Identify areas for improvement in quality control processes.
Who should apply?
This role suits a mechanical engineering graduate with at least two years of experience in manufacturing quality assurance or process engineering.
Key requirements
- Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering
- 2+ years manufacturing experience
- QA/QC or process engineering background
- Proficiency in Excel data analysis
- Knowledge of ISO 9001 standards
- Basic CAD skills (SolidWorks/AutoCAD)
- Experience with FMEA and PPAP
What you should know
- Location: Ruiru, Kiambu, Kenya.
- Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply.
- BURN does not charge any recruitment fees.
How to apply
- Apply via BURN Manufacturing's online portal at burnmanufacturing.applytojob.com.
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The employer’s advert
About the role
BURN is looking for a Quality Assurance Technician works with the QC team manufacturing staff and research and development team to ensure inspection and testing procedures are implemented and maintained. He/she will assist in the development of standards to meet quality requirements.
Duties and Responsibilities
· Support the New Product Development (NPD) & Operations team by collecting test data, drafting reports, and giving quality feedback throughout the test period.
· Ensure the technical documents required for production meet document control and revision requirements.
· Analyse data to identify trends in product quality or defects to mitigate and prevent recurrence and future defects. Identify root causes of problems in the production process; recommend and/or implement corrective measures.
· Conduct an audit on quality jigs and fixtures, tools, and equipment to ensure they are calibrated and up to date.
· Ensure that products meet the organization, customers’ quality, and product integrity requirements.
· Ensure manufacturing processes comply with industry standards and regulations. Identify possible areas for improvement in quality control processes.
Skills and Experience
· Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
· Minimum of 2 years of experience in the manufacturing or production environment, preferably in QA/QC or process engineering.
· Working knowledge of quality control methodologies.
· Experience in inspection and testing processes, including the use of measuring instruments.
· Strong data analysis skills (Excel or Equivalent) for identifying trends, defects, and process deviations.
· Familiarity with document control systems and revision management.
· Understanding of relevant industry standards, e.g., ISO 9001, EN standards where applicable.
· Basic CAD skills, e.g., SolidWorks, Auto CAD for reviewing drawings, and jigs and fixtures.
· Experience with quality tools such as FMEA, Control Plans, and PPAP
· Knowledge of lean Manufacturing/ Six Sigma principles.
· High attention to detail and structured problem-solving approach.
Qualified Female Candidates encouraged to Apply
BURN does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, processing, training, or any other fees).
BURN is looking for a Quality Assurance Technician works with the QC team manufacturing staff and research and development team to ensure inspection and testing procedures are implemented and maintained. He/she will assist in the development of standards to meet quality requirements.
Duties and Responsibilities
· Support the New Product Development (NPD) & Operations team by collecting test data, drafting reports, and giving quality feedback throughout the test period.
· Ensure the technical documents required for production meet document control and revision requirements.
· Analyse data to identify trends in product quality or defects to mitigate and prevent recurrence and future defects. Identify root causes of problems in the production process; recommend and/or implement corrective measures.
· Conduct an audit on quality jigs and fixtures, tools, and equipment to ensure they are calibrated and up to date.
· Ensure that products meet the organization, customers’ quality, and product integrity requirements.
· Ensure manufacturing processes comply with industry standards and regulations. Identify possible areas for improvement in quality control processes.
Skills and Experience
· Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
· Minimum of 2 years of experience in the manufacturing or production environment, preferably in QA/QC or process engineering.
· Working knowledge of quality control methodologies.
· Experience in inspection and testing processes, including the use of measuring instruments.
· Strong data analysis skills (Excel or Equivalent) for identifying trends, defects, and process deviations.
· Familiarity with document control systems and revision management.
· Understanding of relevant industry standards, e.g., ISO 9001, EN standards where applicable.
· Basic CAD skills, e.g., SolidWorks, Auto CAD for reviewing drawings, and jigs and fixtures.
· Experience with quality tools such as FMEA, Control Plans, and PPAP
· Knowledge of lean Manufacturing/ Six Sigma principles.
· High attention to detail and structured problem-solving approach.
Qualified Female Candidates encouraged to Apply
BURN does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, processing, training, or any other fees).