Junior Product Development Engineer

Recruiter:

MC Technology Staffing

Job Ref:

JHB000748/CC

Date posted:

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Location:

Durban, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Company based in KZN is looking for a Junior Product Development Engineer in refrigeration to join their team.

POSITION INFO:
Purpose of the job:

Design, development, and optimization of systems and components to achieve company objectives

Educational Requirements:

BSc/BTech/BEng Mechanical Engineering
CAD, SolidWorks is an advantage
High level of computer literacy
Experience with refrigeration cooling systems is an advantage

Experience:

0-3 years of experience in Product Design and Development
Design for manufacturing principles
Lean manufacturing principles
Apply known problem-solving techniques
Good interpersonal, communication and presentation skills (both written and verbal)
Refrigeration background or an understanding of thermodynamics is an advantage
Experience with materials science and manufacturing processes

Responsibilities:

Support product development projects from start to finish for new and existing products
Optimise product cost and improve the product quality both internally and in conjunction with external suppliers
Support product development from concept through design, prototyping, testing, certification, and manufacturing phases
Management of the Engineering Change Process
Support projects with multidisciplinary teams
Conduct FMEA studies and address issues raised
Develop test methods and perform product testing for approval
Perform and approve initial sample inspection reports (ISIR)
Assist in the thermodynamic test laboratory
Provide support to production with product/process/quality/equipment related issues
Keep abreast of regulatory specifications and ensure product compliance
Familiarity with the following standards is an advantage: ISO 9001, ISO 17025, SANS/IEC 62552, 60335-1 & 60335-2-24
Any other product development and design functions as may be necessary

Safety Health and Environment:

Works safely according to safety policies, standards and laws
Identify potential hazards and critical safety issues in the workplace
Always ensure a clean and organised work environment

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