Product Development Engineer – JSPDE

Armstrong Appointments; Mandeni Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 580,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable manufacturing client in Mandeni is seeking a Product Development Engineer with expertise in refrigeration cooling systems and thermodynamics. This role involves leading product development projects, optimizing costs, and conducting evaluations of materials. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience and a degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Product Design and Development.
• Experience in Project Management.
• Understanding of thermodynamics and refrigeration systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead product development projects from start to finish.
• Optimize product cost and improve quality.
• Conduct FMEA studies and manage Engineering Change Process.

Skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

BSc/BTech/BEng Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD

SolidWorks

Job description

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

Main job function
• Lead 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
• 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,
SANS/IEC 62552, 60335-1 & 60335-2-24
• Any other product development and design functions as may be necessary

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

Remuneration: R580 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.