Senior Specialist R&D Design

Defy Appliances; Durban; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 750 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading appliances company in Durban seeks a Senior Specialist R&D Design to create product designs aligning with strategic goals while integrating the needs of marketing, purchasing, and manufacturing. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering, with minimum 3 years in an R&D environment. Responsibilities include managing projects and ensuring compliance with standards. The role requires proficiency in 2D & 3D design, critical thinking, and strong problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical / Mechatronic Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a production or R&D based environment.
• Proficient in 2D & 3D drawing and modelling.

Responsibilities

• Manage and implement platform projects from conceptual phase to implementation.
• Design products or components and improve existing products per market requirements.
• Ensure products comply with standard requirements.

Skills

2D & 3D drawing and modelling

Critical Thinking

Technical Knowledge

Active Learning

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Complex problem-solving skills

Innovative thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical / Mechatronic Engineering or related field

Minimum 3 years' experience in a production or R&D based environment

Tools

Microsoft Office

Basic knowledge of SAP

Job description

Senior Specialist R&D Design

Location: KwaZulu-Natal, Durban | Deadline: December 19

Job Description

The Senior Specialist R&D Design plays the role of creating a product design that fulfils the organization strategic goals while integrating the needs of marketing, purchasing, quality and the manufacturing department.

Key Responsibilities

• To manage and implement platform projects from conceptual phase to implementation
• To design products / components and or make improvements / changes to existing products / components in line with market requirements and trends.
• To manage and implement cost reduction / quality improvement projects
• To ensure poducts comply to standard requirements
• Conduct laboratory experiments, testing prototypes, and collecting data to evaluate product performance.
• Keeping abreast of the latest scientific advancements and industry regulations.
• Working with cross-functional teams like marketing, engineering, and manufacturing to ensure smooth product development and commercialization.
• Studying market trends, competitor activity, and emerging technologies to identify potential areas for innovation.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical / Mechatronic Engineering or related field
• Experience in 2D & 3D drawing and modelling.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a production or R&D based environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Product Development / Project Management experience would be advantageous.
• Good understanding of Sheet Metal Design Principles, Plastic & Electrical components would also be advantageous
• Critical Thinking
• Technical Knowledge
• Active Learning
• Interpersonal Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Complex problem-solving skills
• Innovative thinking
• SAP basic knowledge