Product Development Engineer

Execustaff South Africa (Pty) Ltd; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Part time

Job summary

Execustaff South Africa (Pty) Ltd is seeking a Senior Product Design Engineer to lead development projects from concept through to final product. You will optimize costs and improve product quality in collaboration with internal teams and external suppliers, while communicating progress to stakeholders and management.

The role requires a background in mechanical engineering, 5+ years in design and development, and strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, Lean, and DFMA principles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in product design and development.
• Experience in project management.
• Knowledge of design for manufacturing and lean principles.
• Experience with materials science and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead product development projects from start to finish for new and existing products.
• Optimize product cost and improve product quality with internal teams and external suppliers.
• Communicate project status and technical updates to stakeholders and management.
• Perform evaluations of new materials and suppliers.
• Management of the Engineering Change Process.
• Lead 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).
• Conduct benchmarking studies.
• Oversee the thermodynamic test laboratory.
• Interpret thermodynamics test results and provide solutions for improvement.
• Provide support to production with product/process/quality/equipment related issues.
• Keep abreast of regulatory specifications and ensure product compliance.
• Perform and support the Letter of Authority application process.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, ISO 17025 is advantageous.
• Any other product development and design functions as may be necessary.
• Works safely according to safety policies, standards and laws.
• Identify potential hazards and critical safety issues in the workplace.
• Always ensure a clean and organized work environment.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Manufacturing knowledge

Education

BSc/BTech/BEng Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Purpose

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

Education

• BSc/BTech/BEng Mechanical Engineering
• CAD, SolidWorks 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
• Apply 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 the product quality both internally and in conjunction with external suppliers
• Communicate project status and technical updates to stakeholders and management
• Perform evaluations of new materials and suppliers
• Management of the Engineering Change Process
• Lead 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)
• Conduct benchmarking studies
• Oversee the thermodynamic test laboratory
• Interpret thermodynamics test results and provide solutions for improvement
• Provide support to production with product/process/quality/equipment related issues
• Keep abreast of regulatory specifications and ensure product compliance
• Perform and support the Letter of Authority application process
• Familiarity with the following standards is an advantage: ISO 9001, ISO 17025
• Any other product development and design functions as may be necessary
• Works safely according to safety policies, standards and laws
• Identify potential hazards and critical safety issues in the workplace
• Always ensure a clean and organized work environment