Product Engineer

HR Talent Partner; Somerset West; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Product Engineer to join their dynamic team in Somerset West. This exciting role involves implementing and supporting composite manufacturing processes, managing engineering design, and ensuring project timelines are met. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management and composite design, with the ability to work effectively in a multi-project environment. The company offers an excellent salary package, benefits, and opportunities for internal career advancement. If you are ready to take your career to new heights in a global setting, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience with 3+ years in project management.
• Expertise in composite design and manufacturing processes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support composite manufacturing processes from initiation to production handover.
• Manage engineering design and data management for projects.

Skills

Project Management

Composite Design

Manufacturing Processes

Interfacing with Diverse Cultures

Technical Guidance

Education

B.Eng. or B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5

Altair Hyperworks

MasterCAM Machining

SAP or equivalent ERP

Job description

Product Engineer position available in Somerset West.

A renowned Aviation Engineering company is looking for a Product Engineer to join their team on a full-time permanent basis in the Helderberg Area, Cape Town.

Excellent salary on offer plus benefits and internal career advancement opportunities.

Requirements:

• Tertiary education: B.Eng. or B.Tech. Mechanical.
• Minimum 5-year relevant work experience, with at least 3 years project management experience in the manufacturing industry essential.
• Experience in operating in a multi-project environment with different customers.
• Demonstrated ability to work on a global level interfacing with diverse cultures.
• Expertise in composite design and manufacturing processes preferable.
• Sound knowledge in CAE software, preferably CATIA V5, Altair Hyperworks and MasterCAM Machining.
• SAP or equivalent ERP experience advantageous.
• Ability to walk and stand for prolonged periods, work in a dusty and noisy environment with exposure to raw materials and/or finished products.
• Willingness to travel locally and abroad on supplier and customer visits.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement and support composite manufacturing processes for products including tooling, technical software, process optimisation and best practice methods from project initiation to serial production handover.
• Meet product technical specification requirements and project timelines.
• Engineering design and data management including milestone resource planning, reporting, technical guidance to designers, concept evaluation and change management.
• Review of Engineering Change Proposals.
• Participate in projects from KOM (Kick-off Meeting), through development & qualification phases, up to hand-over at PRRM (Production Readiness Review Meeting).
• Overseeing development and qualification testing with assistance of Testing and Certification staff.
• Management of production verification sampling.
• Assisting with requests for proposal from customers, in cooperation with Sales and Program Management.
• Customer liaison and on-site technical support may be required from time to time.