INDUSTRIAL DESIGNER

Woolworths; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 350 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading South African retailer based in Cape Town is seeking a skilled Industrial Designer to design and improve equipment. This role requires a relevant degree and at least 5 years of experience in transforming conceptual ideas into technical drawings and specifications. The ideal candidate is proficient in 3D modelling software and has strong project and cost management skills. Join a dynamic team committed to innovation and quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years related experience.
• Able to interpret conceptual ideas into technical drawings.
• Able to write technical specifications.
• Knowledge of relevant production processes.

Responsibilities

• Design, model, test & produce prototypes on new equipment.
• Investigate and recommend commercially viable opportunities.
• Integrate with stakeholders during development phase.
• Convert ideas into technical drawings using relevant software.
• Conduct research and formulate technical refinements for projects.

Skills

Analytical

Project Management

Cost Management

Effective communication

Time management

Education

Relevant degree or Diploma in Industrial Design

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Solid Works

Job description

To design, model, test & produce prototypes on new equipment or improve existing ones through an understanding of technology, materials, and manufacturing methods to improve the function and usability.

• Investigate, identify, evaluate and recommend commercially viable opportunities to deliver to one- and five-year plans.
• Integrate with relevant stakeholders (e.g. Various business units, store design team & suppliers) during development phase.
• Interpret the store design brief, including the concept, performance, and production criteria of all new & existing equipment.
• Convert conceptual ideas into technical drawings using relevant software.
• Conduct research and formulate technical refinements for projects, while working on the budget of the designed item to ensure cost effectiveness.
• Identify the suitability and availability of materials.
• Test the design concept.
• Integration across stakeholders (e.g. marketing, Non-Trade procurement, and various business units) to discuss and negotiate appropriate production processes, costs and commercial issues.
• Manage equipment catalogue & ensure updated tech drawings exist for all equipment.
• Ensure category supported by tech specs.
• Continuously improve quality & value engineering.
• Relevant degree or Diploma in Industrial Design
• Minimum 5 years related experience
• Able to interpret conceptual ideas into technical drawings
• Able to write technical specifications
• Knowledge of relevant production processes
• Proficient in Autodesk Inventor, Solid Works or similar 3D modelling package
• Identifying the suitability and availability of materials as well as researching alternatives
• Analytical
• Able to effectively time-mange, plan & organise
• Project Management
• Cost Management
• Able to work under pressure/resilient and communicate effectively