Duties: Defines, plans, develops and validates products, systems and components in accordance with Factory re...

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1 year ago

Product Development Engineer

Duties:



  • Defines, plans, develops and validates products, systems and components in accordance with Factory requirements.

  • Defines product functional analysis to translate customer specification and internal requirements into clear product performance.

  • Designs and develops mechanical equipment by benchmarking and considering industry standards and technological advancements.

  • Analyses customer product specifications and ensures compliance with applicable regulations.

  • Initiates continuous improvement initiatives and cost saving opportunities whilst keeping abreast of new developments / technology within the specialist field.

  • Conducts research work and pre-feasibility studies toward improving process flow.

  • Drives and oversees project design from start to implementation phase.

  • Evaluates and completes projects with minimum risk, within allocated timeframes and according to specified budgetary requirements.


Requirements:



  • National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (NQF 6)

  • Up to 5 years’ experience in Engineering within the Manufacturing environment of which 3 years should be at Supervisory level

  • Computer Literacy (MS Office Suite and Advanced Skills in Design, Autodesk Inventor)

  • Knowledge of relevant Production Processes

  • Understanding / interpretation of Technical drawings

  • Knowledge of Autodesk Vault

  • Project Scoping and Costing

  • Knowledge of Design of Jigs and Fixtures

  • Basic Mechanical Hand Skills (Grinding, Machining, Welding)