Junior PD Engineer

Execustaff Recruiting Services; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment services provider seeks a Mechanical Engineering graduate for an entry-level role in product design and development. The successful candidate will support product development from concept to manufacturing, ensuring compliance with regulatory specifications. This position offers an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in product optimization and process improvement.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of experience in Product Design and Development.
• Experience with design for manufacturing principles and lean manufacturing.
• Good communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Support product development projects from start to finish.
• Optimize product cost and improve product quality.
• Conduct FMEA studies and perform product testing.

Skills

Problem-solving techniques

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Materials science knowledge

Education

BSc / BTech / BEng Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD

SolidWorks

Job description

BSc / BTech / BEng Mechanical Engineering

CAD, SolidWorks is an advantage

Experience :

0-3 years of experience in Product Design and Development

Design for manufacturing principles

Lean manufacturing principles

Apply known problem-solving techniques

Good interpersonal, communication and presentation skills (both written and verbal)

Experience with materials science and manufacturing processes

Responsibilities :

Support 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

Support product development from concept through design, prototyping, testing, certification, and manufacturing phases

Management of the Engineering Change Process

Support 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)

Provide support to production with product / process / quality / equipment related issues

Keep abreast of regulatory specifications and ensure product compliance

Any other product development and design functions as may be necessary