Production Engineer - Biochar Factory

Regen Organics is hiring a Production Engineer for its biochar factory in Kakamega, Kenya. The role involves overseeing technical performance, optimizing processes, and leading a technical team to ensure efficiency and safety. Responsibilities include maintenance strategy development, troubleshooting, and compliance with standards. Candidates should have a degree in engineering and 7+ years of relevant experience in manufacturing or process industries.
Production Engineer - Biochar Factory

Kakamega

About the Role

The Production Engineer will be responsible for the technical performance of our new biochar production
facility in Kakamega. This role focuses on ensuring the factory runs reliably, efficiently, and safely through
strong maintenance systems, equipment optimization, and process improvements. You will lead the site’s
technical team including technicians and maintenance staff, to deliver high uptime, high throughput, and
continuous improvements in performance. Working closely with the Operational Lead, who manages daily
production and crews, you will be the technical backbone of the site, driving problem solving, innovation, and
long-term capacity building.
You will play a crucial role in leading the technical execution of our new biochar factory. Beyond a typical
factory engineering role, in this position you will leave your own fingerprints on the design, ramp-up, and
optimization of the facility, shaping the course of future expansion. The work you do will support Kenya’s
farmers and soils by delivering affordable, high-quality organic inputs, while at the same time removing
thousands of tons of CO2 every year as durable biochar.

Duties and Responsibilities

● Ensure high reliability, efficiency, and throughput of production equipment.
● Develop and execute a preventive and corrective maintenance strategy.
● Lead process and equipment optimization to improve productivity and reduce costs.
● Manage root cause analysis, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
● Build, mentor, and lead a capable technical team, fostering a culture of safety and accountability.
● Drive equipment upgrades and design improvements in collaboration with suppliers and partners.
● Ensure strict compliance with safety and environmental standards.
● Support technical aspects of product and feedstock trials.
● Use operational data to identify opportunities for improvement and guide decisions.

Qualifications

● Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Process Engineering (or equivalent practical experience).
● 7+ years of experience in manufacturing, process, or similar industries, with technical and
maintenance exposure - we want to see your experience working with actual equipment!
● Skilled in designing and implementing maintenance programs. You’re going to need to show us
structure in how you manage equipment and the systems around it.
● Strong troubleshooting and continuous improvement skills. We’re going to want to hear how you
made something better and solved problems to do so.
● Hands-on, data-driven, and proactive approach to problem solving. We want diligent but quick
decision-makers with a high bias for action.
● Proven leadership and mentoring ability to build high-performing teams. Show us you’ve worked in a
team (even if not in a managerial role).

● Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Process Engineering (or equivalent practical experience).
● 7+ years of experience in manufacturing, process, or similar industries, with technical and
maintenance exposure - we want to see your experience working with actual equipment!
● Skilled in designing and implementing maintenance programs. You’re going to need to show us
structure in how you manage equipment and the systems around it.
● Strong troubleshooting and continuous improvement skills. We’re going to want to hear how you
made something better and solved problems to do so.
● Hands-on, data-driven, and proactive approach to problem solving. We want diligent but quick
decision-makers with a high bias for action.
● Proven leadership and mentoring ability to build high-performing teams. Show us you’ve worked in a
team (even if not in a managerial role).