Junior Engineer at Aspire Food Group Ghana

Aspire is looking for a driven individual to join the organization as a Junior Engineer. We are in a high period of growth, scaling up insect production in one facility and looking to expand into a larger facility. The role will require the individual to get a thorough understanding of our systems and processes used to farm, store and process feed and insects. The individual will play a key role in supporting the engineering team towards converting the current farming process into a semi-automated industrial process, dealing with day to day engineering tasks in the farm and support with developing designs and processes for the current and new production facilities. T​ he individual will perform assignments requiring knowledge and application of mechanical engineering principles under the guidance of a design engineer. Completion of an undergraduate degree in an Engineering discipline is required. Y​ ou must be able to transport yourself to the on-site location of our farm on Mango Road, KNUST Campus on a daily basis.

Tasks/duties:

• Gain a thorough understanding of the insect’s biological requirements and the current farming operations to identify opportunities for optimization
• Setting up experiments, collecting and analyzing data to inform engineering projects
• Undertaking relevant research to support engineering projects
• Create and modify engineering drawings of prototypes and solutions
• Assisting with the construction of prototypes
• Sourcing parts and suppliers for various items
• Critically analyze large quantities of data and provide process improvement recommendations based on conclusions drawn
• Preparing concise reports and documentation to summarize information and trends
• Presenting solutions to a multidisciplinary team and incorporating feedback into the solutions
• Additional responsibilities upon request

Requisite Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering specializing in Industrial, Mechanical, Agriculture, Materials, Manufacturing, or related field
• Experience using computer-aided design/modelling software such as AutoCad or IntelliCad
• Ability to plan, schedule, coordinate and problem solve effectively
• H​igh proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Working knowledge of web and cloud based software such as Google Suite (Drive, Docs, Sheet)
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
• Ability to work well with limited direction as well as in teams; collaborate with other individuals and teams on cross-departmental projects
• Demonstrated ability to think creatively and develop innovative solutions
• Ability to effectively coordinate and manage a number of tasks
• Ability to use hand tools and perform maintenance on mechanical equipment is a plus.