Product Development Engineer

Execustaff

  • South Africa
  • R15,000-18,000 per month
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 6 days ago
Job Summary Purpose:
Design, development, and optimization of systems and components to achieve company objectivesEducation:
  • BSc/BTech/BEng Mechanical Engineering
  • CAD, SolidWorks is an advantage
  • High level of computer literacy
Experience required:
  • 5+ years of experience in Product Design and Development
  • Experience in Project Management
  • Design for manufacturing principles
  • Lean manufacturing principles
  • Cost based approach
  • Apply known problem-solving techniques
  • Good interpersonal, communication and presentation skills (both written and verbal)
  • Experience with materials science and manufacturing processes
Main Duties:
  • Lead product development projects from start to finish for new and existing products
  • Optimize product cost and improve the product quality both internally and in conjunction with external suppliers
  • Communicate project status and technical updates to stakeholders and management
  • Perform evaluations of new materials and suppliers
  • Management of the Engineering Change Process
  • Lead projects with multidisciplinary teams
  • Conduct FMEA studies and address issues raised
  • Develop test methods and perform product testing for approval
  • Perform and approve initial sample inspection reports (ISIR)
  • Conduct benchmarking studies
  • Oversee the thermodynamic test laboratory
  • Interpret thermodynamics test results and provide solutions for improvement
  • Provide support to production with product/process/quality/equipment related issues
  • Keep abreast of regulatory specifications and ensure product compliance
  • Perform and support the Letter of Authority application process
  • Familiarity with the following standards is an advantage: ISO 9001, ISO 17025
  • Any other product development and design functions as may be necessary
  • Works safely according to safety policies, standards and laws
  • Identify potential hazards and critical safety issues in the workplace
  • Always ensure a clean and organized work environment
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