Junior Product Development Engineer – JSJPDE

Armstrong Appointments; Mandeni Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable manufacturing client in Mandeni is seeking a Junior Product Development Engineer to support product development from concept to completion. Candidates should have a mechanical engineering background and knowledge in refrigeration, thermodynamics, and materials science. This role offers the opportunity to enhance product quality and cost while working with multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• BSc/BTech/BEng in Mechanical Engineering required.
• 0-3 years of experience in Product Design and Development.
• Knowledge in thermodynamics and refrigeration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support product development projects from concept to manufacturing.
• Conduct FMEA studies and develop testing methods.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Skills

Problem-solving techniques

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of thermodynamics

Education

BSc/BTech/BEng Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Our reputable manufacturing client in Mandeni is currently seeking an experienced Junior Product Development Engineer to join their dynamic team. The candidate will ideally have a background in refrigeration or an understanding of thermodynamics and experience with materials science and manufacturing processes.

Main job function
• 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, SANS/IEC 62552, 60335-1 & 60335-2-24

Qualifications
• BSc/BTech/BEng Mechanical Engineering
• CAD, SolidWorks is an advantage
• High level of computer literacy
• Experience with refrigeration cooling systems is an advantage
• 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)
• Refrigeration background or an understanding of thermodynamics is an advantage
• Experience with materials science and manufacturing processes

Remuneration: R300 000 CTC per annum

A Consultant will be in touch if you are shortlisted for the position. Please consider your application unsuccessful should you not have been contacted within 2 weeks. We will keep your CV on our database and contact you should you match the criteria of any other vacancies.