DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER (PLANT)

Recruiter:

Maxe

Job Ref:

FX-2024-0003478

Date posted:

Friday, February 23, 2024

Location:

Durban, South Africa

Salary:

R21000 - R25000 depending on experience

SUMMARY:
Design of products and general technical support.

POSITION INFO:

Key Performance Areas:

Development:

Responsible for concepts, prototypes, design and manufacture of accessories and processes in order to manufacture parts.
Create and test new product designs and formulate manufacturing specifications.
Conduct product research which includes identifying the needs and goals for a new product, from functional design to aesthetics requirements.
Create designs using computer-aided software and fabricate models that can be tested.
Research and analyse different materials, manufacturing processes, design tolerances and other factors in the developmental process.
After refining and reviewing initial designs, 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.

Fitment:

Able to conduct fitments of the prototype and off-tool products on the vehicle.
Conduct fitment of products as required maintaining safe working conditions and ensuring the vehicle is protected from damage in any form.

Customer:

Interact with external and internal customers in a professional manner.
Able to work efficiently to meet MAXE’s strategic goals and satisfy customer requirements.

Finance:

Work within budget during the development process.
Maintain good time keeping skills and the efficient usage of company time.
Protect company assets (working capital & fixed assets)
Detect and prevent fraud
Promote good Corporate Governance

SHEQ:

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.
Work safely and use safety equipment.
Comply with the requirements of the Quality Management Systems.

Education:

Degree/Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with Mechanical Design/Drafting would be advantageous.

Experience:

PC Literate in MS Office & CAD software-Catia or SolidWorks will be advantageous
With at least 2 years’ experience within the automotive industry on design/development level.
Familiar with quality systems like ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 will be advantageous
Be able to work effectively in a team environment and individually
Time management to deliver projects on-time.
Strong interpersonal and people management skills
Previous automotive experience will be an added advantageous

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