Product Engineer - Night Shift - KZN

Isisekelo Recruitment; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Durban is looking for an experienced Engineer specializing in injection moulding and polymer processing. The role requires developing new products, providing technical support, and managing projects effectively. Candidates must have a degree in Mechanical Engineering and significant experience in injection moulding. The position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 5 years injection moulding process set up and tool qualifying experience.
• Experience in development of automotive products is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop new products and provide technical support to production teams.
• Manage projects through planning and reporting.
• Conduct root cause analysis to resolve production problems.

Skills

Problem Solving

Project Management

Technical Support

Education

BSc / BTech / Higher National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Design and develop new products and tooling to meet customer requirements while providing engineering and technical support to production teams through product or tooling development.

As a deeptechnical specialist in injection moulding and polymer processing the role provides technical support to production teams by performing advanced problemsolving techniques to improve production efficiencies reduce wastage through welldocumented production processes.

The position reports to the Product Engineering Manager.

Minimum specifications / requirement areas

• BSc / BTech / Higher National Diploma : Mechanical Engineering.
• 5 years injection moulding process set up and tool qualifying experience.
• Project management product development and drawing experience.
• Willingness to work constant night shift and perform adhoc day shift duties at managements discretion.

Added advantage :

• 3 years Vehicle Automotive industry experience
• Experience in development of automotive products

Key performance areas

• Develop new products in line with customers and licensor specifications.
• Provide injection moulding and polymer processing expertise for range of products.
• Manage projects through project planning project and accurate reporting on projects activities.
• Develop bill of materials (BOM) and formulate product costing quotations when required.
• Participate in crossfunctional teams and / or suppliers to ensure new product or tooling introduction.
• Liaise with licensors or customers to obtain technical information and ensure its relevant utilization in product and process design including development.
• Commission tooling and develop processset recipes for moulded products.
• Compile and maintain process documentation i.e. Control plans FMEA Work instructions.
• Assess current products in view of design improvements and cost reduction.
• Provide production support for any operational requirements including processes and product innovations.
• Mentor production associates and manage any assigned trainees.
• Provide troubleshooting expertise to resolve Injection Moulding equipment systems and process problems.
• Conduct root cause analysis and problem solving to provide technical support to production teams.
• Support OEE activity in allocated focus areas to reduce downtime and s.
• Identify and initiate possible adjustments and modifications to the lines to improve efficiencies.
• Support the setters and team leaders when experiencing processing or throughput problems.
• Develop and repair robot grippers fault find on robots servo drives production equipment hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Monitor production processes including cycle times change overs start ups and shutdowns.

You can apply via the relevant job board or email your updated CV to .

Please include an introduction that showcases your suitability for the position based on the skills experience and qualifications set out in the job advert.

Should you not reside in the area where the job is advertised please indicate your willingness to relocate.

Key Skills

Ado,Investor Relations,Maintenance,HR,Computer Engineering

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 42000 - 55000

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