Product Development Engineer
Job Placements · Greyville
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- Lead product development projects from start to finish for new and existing products
- Optimise 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
Safety Health and Environment
- Works safely according to safety policies, standards and laws
- Identify potential hazards and critical safety issues in the workplace
- Always ensure a clean and organised work environment
Behavioural Competencies
- Adaptability
- Building and maintaining relationships
- Interpersonal skills & communication
- Team player
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Drive for results
- Planning, organising & control
- Decision making
- Quality orientation
- Respect
- Safety awareness
- Safety leadership
- Work standards
- Emotional intelligence
- Integrity
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