Product Development Manufacturing Engineer (DFM/A)

Placements24

Paarl

On-site

ZAR 450,000 - 650,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Industrial Engineer for a Paarl, Western Cape-based electronics design and manufacturing firm. You will help ensure products are designed for manufacturability, cost‑effectiveness, and scalable production by partnering with R&D, design, and production teams.

Key tasks include DFM/A analyses, documenting manufacturing processes and quality plans, designing production layouts, establishing standard times, and supporting NPI ramp‑ups and supplier alignment.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical Engineering or related field.
  • 2-4 years in industrial engineering with a focus on manufacturing processes.
  • Knowledge of DFM/A principles and application to product design.

Responsibilities

  • Perform DFM and DFA analyses with design and R&D teams.
  • Develop and document manufacturing processes, work instructions, and quality plans.
  • Design and optimize production layouts, workflows, and tooling for new products.
  • Establish standard times and support cost models for new products.
  • Participate in NPI teams, provide engineering support, and address manufacturing risks.
  • Support pilot production runs and supplier alignment for mass production.

Skills

DFM/A principles
Process mapping
Workflow analysis
CAD software
Cost analysis
Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

CAD software
Office software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Industrial Engineer for a Paarl, Western Cape-based electronics design and manufacturing firm. You will help ensure products are designed for manufacturability, cost‑effectiveness, and scalable production by partnering with R&D, design, and production teams.

Key tasks include DFM/A analyses, documenting manufacturing processes and quality plans, designing production layouts, establishing standard times, and supporting NPI ramp‑ups and supplier alignment.

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