Research and Development Engineer

 

Recruiter:

Persona Staff

Job Ref:

CPT002235/CS

Date posted:

Monday, September 13, 2021

Location:

Capetown, South Africa


SUMMARY:

Research and Development Engineer

 

Internationally established Manufacturing organisation based in the Northern Suburbs of Cape Town has an opportunity available for a dynamic Research and Development Engineer.

 



POSITION INFO:

Minimum Requirements:

  • National Senior Certificate / Grade 12.
  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering from a reputable
  • Minimum of 5 years’ professional experience as a Mechanical Engineer.
  • 2 years’ experience as a Research and Development Engineer.
  • Proactive and methodical with a hands-on and technical approach.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to perform under pressure.

Key areas of performance:

Responsible for the technical research and development of solutions by means of engineering support within the following areas:

Product, Production and Machine Support and Improvements:

  • Investigate and conduct technical tests on existing products.
  • Compile reports of findings and include recommendations with relation to findings.
  • Suggest product improvements based on research, tests and techniques found in industry.
  • Providing technical production solutions.
  • Gather data on production for specific machines to determine solutions to improve overall production efficiency.
  • Supporting the maintenance team with technical support and solutions related to machine issues.
  • Coordinate solutions on machine stoppages together with the service of contractors with relation to production demands of machines.
  • Concept design of new machines improvements by means of CAD modelling, Calculations, and technical application of machines.
  • Control and safe record keeping of all technical details per machine and specification of products.
  • Delegate and assist with basic drawing and design of relevant Research and Development designs where applicable.

To apply, please send your CV to --------Please upload your CV here-------->

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