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Durability And Pme Analyst At Burn

Biovision Africa Trust (Bvat)

NGO / Non-Profit Associations full time Kiambu Posted 15 hours ago

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 manufactured and unsubsidized jikokoas â„¢ stoves in East Africa. These stoves have helped 1,000,000+ beneficiaries save $39 million in fuel expenditures and 626,221 tons of wood while reducing indoor air pollution by 65%. BURN currently sells ~10,000 stoves per month and intend to double sales by the end of 2017.About the role Burn is looking for a Durability and PME Analyst who will support product quality and performance by coordinating durability testing and monitoring products in real-world conditions. The role focuses on analyzing data, identifying improvement opportunities, and working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure continuous product enhancement across the lifecycle. Duties and Responsibilities Durability Testing Coordinate ongoing durability testing under various environmental conditions and usage scenarios. Monitor and report on product lifecycle performance and testing progress. Collaborate with engineering, product development, and quality control teams to implement improvements. Ensure timely execution of testing procedures, including coordination with external testing facilities. Develop and maintain testing schedules aligned with product development timelines. Identify durability risks and recommend mitigation strategies. Product Monitoring & Evaluation (PME) Coordinate field placement of products to collect real-world performance data. Track all field deployments across different lifecycle stages. Work with internal teams and external partners to ensure effective data collection. Analyze data to identify trends, issues, and improvement opportunities. Prepare reports and present actionable insights to stakeholders. Investigate and resolve discrepancies in monitoring data. Risk Management & Problem Solving Identify risks within durability and PME programs. Develop mitigation and contingency plans. Address technical and operational challenges in testing and data collection. Collaborate with QA and product teams to resolve issues found during testing. Perform additional tasks as assigned. Skills and Experience Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related physical science field. At least 2 years’ experience in product development/testing. Experience with data analysis tools and reporting. Strong continuous improvement mindset. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Highly organized, punctual, and professional. Proactive with strong problem-solving ability.