JNR Product Developer Intern

Weylandts; Cape Town; Sur place; ZAR 180 000 - 260 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Weylandts is seeking a Junior Product Developer to support the product development lifecycle for new furniture and homeware. You will assist with supplier briefs, sampling, costing, and creating technical drawings and assembly instructions to ensure accurate specs.

The role requires 1–2 years in product development or design, a 3-year drafting/industrial design diploma, and proficiency in AutoCAD or Fusion 360. A driver’s license and reliable transport are desirable.

Qualifications

• 3-year diploma in drafting or industrial design.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD or Fusion 360 for drawings.
• 1–2 years in product development, coordination or design.
• Organised, with a driver’s license and reliable transport.

Responsabilités

• Assist the Product Developer with supplier briefs for new designs.
• Follow up on sampling and costing to meet internal deadlines.
• Prepare technical drawings and assembly instructions as needed.
• Keep up-to-date filing of product development designs and specs.
• Compile spec sheets for sign-off by supplier and buyer.
• Coordinate with internal teams to relay new product information.

Connaissances

Product development

Project coordination

Design

Formation

3-year diploma in drafting/industrial design

Outils

AutoCAD

Fusion 360

Description du poste

Job Purpose:

The Junior Product Developer plays a crucial support role in the product development process, assisting the Product Developer in managing the product development of new furniture and homeware products from initial design approval through to delivery of product. This position involves communication with local and international suppliers, ensure timely sampling and costing, and maintain up-to-date documentation. The Junior Product Developer will aid in the preparation of technical specifications, technical drawings and assembly instructions. By ensuring accuracy and efficiency in all product-related tasks, this role contributes to the successful execution of new product initiatives.

Main accountabilities:

• Assist the Product Developer with collating Briefs for local and international suppliers on new product designs for development once the designs are approved.
• Following up on sampling and costing to ensure internal deadlines are met by suppliers.
• With the help of suppliers, assist with putting together assembly instructions where needed as part of spec briefs.
• Ensure the filing system is kept up to date on all product development designs/briefs and signed off specs.
• Prepare and update spec sheets outlining all product information on each new product for signoff by supplier and buyer – cross checking for accuracy.
• Work closely with the Product Developer to assist in ensuring all new product information is relayed timeously to ensure a successful product launch.
• Assist the product developer in putting together technical drawings for New Product briefs.
• Facilitate communication between suppliers and internal teams to streamline feedback and resolve any issues.
• Prepare additional documentation such as presentations for internal meetings or supplier briefings as needed.
• Help evaluate prototypes and samples, providing feedback on design, functionality, and materials.
• Help coordinate with production teams to ensure manufacturing processes align with product specifications.

Technical Skills:

• A 3-year diploma in drafting, industrial design
• Technical knowledge of design software e.g. AutoCAD, Fusion.
• A minimum of 1-2 years working experience in product development, project coordination or design.
• He or she will demonstrate a passion for materials, furniture construction and design; will be creative & passionate about the Weylandts brand, eager to use their skills to maximise the brand look and sales potential. Comprehensive Microsoft office skills are required.
• This person is well organized and able to juggle multiple projects in at a time.
• This role will require a driver’s license and own reliable transport.