Design Engineer - Mid/Senior

Barrows; Durban; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Barrows seeks a Senior Design Engineer to lead project teams and mentor junior engineers in Durban. The ideal candidate will have a Mechanical Engineering degree, substantial manufacturing experience, and a strong grasp of the product development life cycle. You'll work collaboratively with various departments to drive innovative projects and ensure timely delivery in a dynamic retail environment.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Comprehensive benefits

Supportive work environment

Opportunities for growth and advancement

Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineering Degree (BSc) required.
• 5 -10 years of experience in manufacturing.
• Diverse knowledge of manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects and mentor junior design engineers.
• Create 3D models and technical drawing packs for manufacturing.
• Ensure on-time delivery for engineering parts of product development.

Skills

Critical Decision making

Planning & Organising

Technical Engineering

Education

Mechanical Engineering Degree (BSc)

Tools

3D CAD

Creo

Job description

Job Title: Design Engineer –Mid/ Senior

Barrows

Moving Retail Forward | Moving Communities Forward | Moving People Forward

About BARROWS

"Join the Barrows team and help move retail forward!

We are a dynamic and innovative point of Sale Company that is dedicated to driving progress and sustainability in the retail industry. Our team of experts is passionate about creating solutions that are both innovative and eco-friendly, helping to shape the future of retail for generations to come.

At Barrows, we believe in the power of collaboration and creativity. Our team is made up of experts in a variety of fields, from engineering to marketing, and we work together to bring new ideas to life. We are looking for individuals who are driven, creative, and dedicated to making a positive impact in the world.

As a member of the Barrows team, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting projects and help shape the future of retail. Whether you're developing new software, designing innovative hardware, or working on marketing campaigns, you'll have the support and resources you need to succeed.

But at Barrows, we're more than just a company - we're a community. Our employees are valued members of our team, and we believe that their success is our success. That's why we offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment that allows our team to thrive. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, we have opportunities for growth and advancement at every level.

So if you're ready to be part of a team that's Moving Retail Forward, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today and take your first step towards a fulfilling and exciting career at Barrows."

About the role:

We are a team that embraces lifelong learning and continuous improvement. We understand that our magic lies in our ability to adapt our processes to suit any brief or client requirement. Our propensity to collaborate rapidly and unlock critical knowledge and experience on demand, gives us an edge within the industry, that allows us to operate at an extremely fast pace, whilst maintaining the highest quality output in limited time frames.

A Senior Engineer in our team is expected to lead both projects and people. We need a team player who will assist in the mentoring and coaching of junior design engineers and graduates, as well as manage and deliver on projects or department based responsibilities. It is important for a senior engineer to be collaborative as they will be working alongside various other professionals and teams such as industrial design, sales and marketing teams, electronics engineers and manufacturers.

Key Performance Responsibilities:

• Coordination of team and people including coaching junior engineers
• Critical decision making by understanding process flows of production, specific product designs and understanding the holistic product development life cycle.
• Planning & Organising by ensuring on time delivery for engineering as part of product development as well as work towards project specific timelines
• Technical/Design Engineering including 3D modellingand technical drawing packs for manufacturing purposes

Requirements and Experience:

Critical Decision making

• Understand the process flow of Production in order to mitigate incorrect decisions
• Understand the holistic product development life cycle from Studio to Production to assist in the decision making process.

Planning & Organising

• Ensure on time delivery for Engineering part of the product development
• Ensure time is managed well to mitigate any delays in engineering part of the product development.

Technical Engineering

• Create 3D models and drawing packs for Manufacturing purposes

Adhoc

• Any other reasonable request from management including particular projects as and when needed

Minimum experience/requirements & Skills:

• Mechanical Engineering Degree (BSc)
• 3D CAD
• Creo advantageous
• 5 -10 years of experience in manufacturing with a diverse knowledge of processes.