Product & Development Engineer

SUMMARY:
Leader in the field of precision mechanical manufacturing seeks to employ a suitably qualified and e

POSITION INFO:

Leader in the field of precision mechanical manufacturing seeks to employ a suitably qualified and experienced Mechanical Engineer at their premises near Cape Town.

For the position you would be required to have:

• B. Tech/ B. Eng/ B. Sc or National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
• Around 5 years'' experience in high volume manufacturing environment
• CNC Machining experience will be an added advantage
• Experience in: prototype and product development, project management
• Proficient computer skills: 3D parametric design package, preferably Solid Edge/ Solid Works, also MS Office suite

Responsibilities would include you to:

• New product introduction; from designing to releasing product, following the concept, development, risk mitigation, qualification process and company''s design guidelines for optimal manufacturing process and cost.
• Utilise the Development team as a resource for realising concepts
• Perform rapid prototyping using available resources i.e., 3D printing, Development facility etc.
• Customer support with regards to RFQs, considering manufacturing feasibility, accurate costing, and meeting customer requirements
• Perform and assist with technical investigations, compile technical reports detailing findings and recommendations
• Validate new products to ensure high durability, performance and customer satisfaction.
• Design new test equipment, assembly jigs and fixtures
• Compilation of manufacturing process documentation for current and new projects.
• The construction of working models from the minimum of drawings and information.
• Monitor quality reports on existing products and contribute with the analysis process by proposing and implementing corrective actions.
• Conduct benchmarking exercises to ensure company is abreast with new technology, to maintain competitive advantage.
• Investigate Engineering change requests and action promptly.

Please apply online or contact Jan van Dyk on 021 ------ for more information

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