Lead Industrial Design Engineer | Hybrid & Creative Leader

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development allowance

Hybrid work model

Collaborative culture

Travel to trade shows

Prototyping facilities access

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria is seeking a Lead Industrial Design Engineer to guide a team through concept development to production handover. You will shape innovative products, mentor designers and engineers, and collaborate closely with mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing teams to ensure feasibility and manufacturability.

You will conduct user research, select materials, and create detailed design documentation while staying current with industry trends and technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Industrial Design, Mechanical Engineering with a design focus.
• 7+ years in industrial design with at least 2 years in a lead or supervisory role.
• Strong portfolio of innovative product designs and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Lead the industrial design process from concept to final production handover.
• Mentor and manage designers and engineers, fostering collaboration.
• Develop concepts, sketches, renderings, and prototypes to refine designs.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing engineers for feasibility.
• Conduct user research and market analysis to identify opportunities.
• Select materials and manufacturing processes considering cost and sustainability.
• Create 3D models, renderings, and technical specifications.
• Present concepts to stakeholders with clear design rationale.
• Stay updated on design trends and emerging technologies.

Skills

Leadership

Industrial design

Product design

Sketching

Visualization

Team management

User-centered design

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Industrial Design or Mechanical Engineering with a design focus

Tools

SolidWorks

Rhino

KeyShot

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Placements24 in Pretoria is seeking a Lead Industrial Design Engineer to guide a team through concept development to production handover. You will shape innovative products, mentor designers and engineers, and collaborate closely with mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing teams to ensure feasibility and manufacturability.

You will conduct user research, select materials, and create detailed design documentation while staying current with industry trends and technologies.