- Durban
- Salary: Market Related
- Job Type: Permanent
- Sectors: Engineering Manufacturing Automotive
- Benefits: Medical Aid Pension
- Reference: Lpp
Vacancy Details
Employer: Sans Recruitment (Pty) Ltd
Purpose of the job: |
Development of products and general technical support. |
Key Performance Areas |
Product Development · Design and develop new products using 3D and 2D CAE. · Ensure the product development SOP and all related documentation are being followed and completed correctly. · Design and manufacture of prototypes, jigs and off tool samples and specifying the processes required to manufacture the product. · Create engineering drawings to the correct specification. · Coordinate with production to manufacture the parts for prototyping and off tool samples. · Fabricate models based on an approved concept that can be tested. · After reviewing the approved concept, the development engineer must then deliver specifications and procedures to manufacturing teams in order for production to begin. This includes designing of all necessary jigs. · Conduct fitments of prototype and off-tool products. · Supervise Preproduction Trials and ensure all aspects are complete prior to hand over. · Work efficiently in order to meet strategic goals and satisfy customer requirements.
Continuous Improvement · Support Continuous Improvement initiatives. · Research and analyse different materials, manufacturing processes, design tolerances and other factors in the developmental process.
Customer · Interact with external and internal customers in a professional manner.
Finance · Work within budget during the development process. · Maintain good time keeping skills and the efficient usage of company time. · Ensure all MRP BOMs are captured correctly and reflect all the components and processes of the physical part to ensure accurate costing & MRP planning. · Protect company assets (working capital & fixed assets). · Detect and prevent fraud. · Promote good Corporate Governance.
SHEQ · Comply with the requirements of the Quality Management Systems. · Adhere to and enforce compliance to company SHEQ policy. · Be mindful of SHEQ issues in the development and hand over process and that these are designed out of the products manufacture, fitment and operation. · Identify potential hazards and critical safety issues in the workplace. · Address workplace hazards and risks immediately · Work safely and use safety equipment.
Policies and Procedures: · Operate according to standard operating procedures and within the parameters of applicable legislation.
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Required Skills
- Design & Manufacturing Auto Motive: 4 to 5 years
- Product & Process Development: 4 to 5 years
- Create Engineering Drawings: 4 to 5 years
Candidate Requirements
Competencies: Knowledge and Skills | ||
Skills: · Sense of urgency in completing tasks. · Good communication skills. · Self-motivated. · “Out the box” critical thinking abilities · Work effectively in a team environment and individually. · Identify, inspect, use and care for engineering hand tools. · Select, use and care for engineering power tools · Attention to detail
| Knowledge: · Product and Process development Knowledge. · Engineering first principals. · Understanding of health and safety within the manufacturing environment. · CAE software, preferably Catia V5 or SolidWorks. · Time management and teamwork skills. · Familiar with quality systems, preferably ISO 9001 and IATF16949.
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Minimum qualifications: | Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (NDip Eng(Mech)) | |
Additional qualifications: | None | |
Job grade: | GG10 |
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