Junior Product Development Engineer

Execustaff; Durban; On-site; ZAR 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Execustaff clients seek a Junior Product Development Engineer in KwaZulu-Natal to design, develop and optimize systems and components in line with company objectives.

The role supports product development through concept, prototype, testing and manufacturing phases, and will involve collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to improve cost and quality while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• BSc/BTech/BEng Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• CAD and SolidWorks are advantageous.
• High level of computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Support product development projects from start to finish for new and existing products.
• Optimise product cost and improve product quality with internal teams and 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).
• Assist in the thermodynamic test laboratory.
• Provide support to production with product/process/quality/equipment related issues.
• Keep abreast of regulatory specifications and ensure product compliance.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, ISO 17025 is an advantage.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Presentation skills

Team collaboration

Education

BSc/BTech/BEng Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD

SolidWorks

Computer literacy

Job description

One of our clients, based in the North Coast of KwaZulu-Natal, is seeking a Junior Product Development Engineer.

Purpose

Design, development, and optimization of systems and components to achieve company objectives

Educational Requirements

• BSc/BTech/BEng Mechanical Engineering
• CAD, SolidWorks is an advantage
• High level of computer literacy

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)
• An understanding of thermodynamics is an advantage
• Experience with materials science and manufacturing processes

Responsibilities

• Support product development projects from start to finish for new and existing products
• Optimise 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)
• Assist in the thermodynamic test laboratory
• Provide support to production with product/process/quality/equipment related issues
• Keep abreast of regulatory specifications and ensure product compliance
• Familiarity with the following standards is an advantage: ISO 9001, ISO 17025
• Any other product development and design functions as may be necessary

Safety Health and Environment

• Works safely according to safety policies, standards and laws
• Identify potential hazards and critical safety issues in the workplace
• Always ensure a clean and organised work environment

Behavioural Competencies

• Adaptability
• Building and maintaining relationships
• Interpersonal skills & communication
• Team player
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Drive for results
• Planning, organising & control
• Decision making
• Quality orientation
• Respect
• Safety awareness
• Safety leadership
• Work standards
• Emotional intelligence
• Integrity