Product Development Engineer

Execustaff; North Sand Bluff; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm based in KwaZulu-Natal is looking for a Product Development Engineer with a BSc/BTech/BEng in Mechanical Engineering and over 5 years of experience in product design and development. This role involves leading projects from start to finish, optimizing cost and quality, and working with multidisciplinary teams. Ideal candidates will have knowledge of CAD, SolidWorks, and project management skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Product Design and Development.
• Experience in Project Management.
• Knowledge of design for manufacturing and lean manufacturing principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead product development projects from start to finish.
• Optimize product cost and improve quality.
• Communicate project status to stakeholders.
• Evaluate new materials and suppliers.
• Conduct FMEA studies and perform product testing.

Skills

Project Management

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Problem solving

Materials science knowledge

Education

BSc / BTech / BEng in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Our client, based in the Mandeni area in KZN, is seeking a Product Development Engineer with a BSc / BTech / BEng in Mechanical Engineering and 5+ years of experience in Product Design and Development.

Purpose :

Design, develop, and optimize systems and components to achieve company objectives.

Education :

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

Experience required :

• 5+ years of experience in Product Design and Development
• Experience in Project Management
• Design for manufacturing principles
• Lean manufacturing principles
• Cost-based approach
• Application of known problem-solving techniques
• Good interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills (both written and verbal)
• Experience with materials science and manufacturing processes

Main Duties :

• Lead product development projects from start to finish for new and existing products
• Optimize product cost and improve quality internally and with external suppliers
• Communicate project status and technical updates to stakeholders and management
• Evaluate new materials and suppliers
• Manage the Engineering Change Process
• Lead projects with multidisciplinary teams
• Conduct FMEA studies and address issues
• Develop test methods and perform product testing for approval
• Perform and approve initial sample inspection reports (ISIR)
• Conduct benchmarking studies
• Oversee the thermodynamic test laboratory
• Interpret thermodynamics test results and suggest improvements
• Support production with product, process, quality, and equipment issues
• Ensure product compliance with regulatory specifications
• Support the Letter of Authority application process
• Familiarity with standards like ISO 9001 and ISO 17025 is advantageous
• Perform other product development and design functions as necessary
• Work safely according to policies, standards, and laws
• Identify potential hazards and safety issues
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment