Product Development Engineer

SUMMARY:
Our client, based in the Mandeni area in KZN is seeking a Product Development Engineer with a BSc/BTech/BEng Mechanical Engineering and 5+ years of experience in Product Design and Development.

POSITION INFO:
Purpose:
Design, development, and optimization of systems and components to achieve company objectives

Education:

• BSc/BTech/BEng Mechanical Engineering
• CAD, SolidWorks is an advantage
• High level of computer literacy

• 5+ years of experience in Product Design and Development
• Experience in Project Management
• Design for manufacturing principles
• Lean manufacturing principles
• Cost based approach
• Apply known problem-solving techniques
• Good interpersonal, communication and presentation skills (both written and verbal)
• Experience with materials science and manufacturing processes

• Lead product development projects from start to finish for new and existing products
• Optimize product cost and improve the product quality both internally and in conjunction with external suppliers
• Communicate project status and technical updates to stakeholders and management
• Perform evaluations of new materials and suppliers
• Management of the Engineering Change Process
• Lead 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)
• Conduct benchmarking studies
• Oversee the thermodynamic test laboratory
• Interpret thermodynamics test results and provide solutions for improvement
• Provide support to production with product/process/quality/equipment related issues
• Keep abreast of regulatory specifications and ensure product compliance
• Perform and support the Letter of Authority application process
• Familiarity with the following standards is an advantage: ISO 9001, ISO 17025
• Any other product development and design functions as may be necessary
• Works safely according to safety policies, standards and laws
• Identify potential hazards and critical safety issues in the workplace
• Always ensure a clean and organized work environment