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Senior Specialist R&D Design
Job summary
A technology-driven company in KwaZulu-Natal seeks a Senior Specialist R&D Design to create product designs aligning with strategic goals. This role involves managing and implementing platform projects, designing products, and ensuring compliance with standards. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Mechatronic Engineering and a minimum of 3 years’ experience in R&D or production. Proficiency in 2D & 3D drawing, Microsoft Office, and SAP basic knowledge is advantageous.
Qualifications
- Experience in a production or R&D based environment (minimum 3 years).
- Product Development/Project Management experience would be advantageous.
- Good understanding of Sheet Metal Design Principles, Plastic & Electrical components would also be advantageous.
Responsibilities
- Manage and implement platform projects from conceptual phase to implementation.
- Design products/components and make improvements/changes to existing products.
- Manage and implement cost reduction/quality improvement projects.
- Ensure products comply to standard requirements.
- Conduct laboratory experiments, testing prototypes, and collecting data.
- Work with cross-functional teams for smooth product development.
- Study market trends and identify potential areas for innovation.
Skills
Education
Tools
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.
- 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 products 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.
- 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
* The salary benchmark is based on the target salaries of market leaders in their relevant sectors. It is intended to serve as a guide to help Premium Members assess open positions and to help in salary negotiations. The salary benchmark is not provided directly by the company, which could be significantly higher or lower.