PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER - REFRIGERATION- R500 000 - R520 000 CTC

Finforce Recruitment · Bedfordview, Gauteng

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Introduction

Are you an innovative Mechanical Engineer with a passion for product development?

Our client is looking for an experienced Product Development Engineer – Refrigeration to join their engineering team. This role is responsible for the design, development and optimisation of systems and components , with a strong focus on product performance, quality, cost and manufacturability.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Lead product development projects from concept through to completion for new and existing products.
  • Optimise product cost and improve product quality in collaboration with internal teams and external suppliers.
  • Lead multidisciplinary engineering and product development projects.
  • Manage the Engineering Change Process.
  • Evaluate new materials and suppliers.
  • Conduct FMEA studies and implement solutions to identified risks.
  • Develop test methods and conduct product testing for approval.
  • Perform and approve Initial Sample Inspection Reports (ISIR).
  • Conduct product benchmarking studies.
  • Oversee the thermodynamic test laboratory and interpret test results.
  • Provide engineering support to production relating to product, process, quality and equipment issues.
  • Keep up to date with regulatory requirements and ensure product compliance.
  • Support the Letter of Authority application process.
  • Apply Design for Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing and cost-based principles.
  • Communicate project progress and technical updates to stakeholders

Desired Experience & Qualification

  • BSc / BTech / BEng in Mechanical Engineering.
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in Product Design and Development .
  • Experience in Project Management .
  • Strong understanding of Design for Manufacturing principles.
  • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles.
  • Experience with materials science and manufacturing processes.
  • Strong problem-solving ability.
  • High level of computer literacy.
  • Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
  • CAD / SolidWorks experience would be advantageous.
  • Refrigeration experience or an understanding of thermodynamics would be advantageous.
  • Experience with refrigeration cooling systems would be advantageous.
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