Senior Product Design Engineer

Job Description

• This is a remarkable opportunity for a seasoned engineering professional eager to lead innovative product development at a dynamic company. Our client, a globally-oriented organisation with a vibrant team culture, is seeking a Senior Product Design Engineer to take ownership of key projects that impact daily lives.

What You'll Do

• Lead the development of new products from initial concept to full production, ensuring seamless integration of design, testing, and validation.

• Contribute to and help maintain standardised toilet architecture, making critical decisions that support multiple product configurations.

• Own the design, prototyping, and refinement of major sub-assemblies, aligning with research-based specifications and performance targets.

• Develop detailed product specifications rooted in data and user research.

• Prototype diligently, from quick proof-of-concept models to high-fidelity prototypes.

• Design with user experience in mind, ensuring that each product delivers genuine value and ease of use.

• Apply Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles to optimise material use and manufacturing efficiency.

• Collaborate with outsourced contract manufacturers to evaluate cost, quality, and manufacturability implications.

• Support the development of best-in-class, commercially viable technology through your manufacturing network.

• Understand deeply how design decisions influence service economics, including maintenance and operational costs.

• Assist in designing jigs and assembly methods to optimise hardware integration.

• Ensure compliance with local regulations across markets.

• Develop and validate testing procedures to uphold product quality.

• Investigate field failures, identify root causes, and integrate learnings into future designs.

• Manage change control processes related to product specifications and documentation.

• Produce comprehensive product manuals and provide technical support to customers.

• Play a vital role in shaping the engineering team's processes and ways of working.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure end-to-end product success.

Requirements

• Proven experience taking a physical product from early concept to production within a small team.

• Ownership of a product or major sub-assembly from concept through to manufacturing.

• Strong mechanical system design skills with clear decision rationales.

• Proficiency in mechanical design, testing, and prototype development.

• Ability to apply DFM principles effectively.

• Experience working with manufacturing networks and understanding cost implications.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively.

Familiarity with the following is advantageous

• Sanitary ware or similar hygienic product sectors.

• Working knowledge of local regulations in diverse markets.

What We'll Give You

• The chance to make a tangible impact with innovative, life-changing products.

• A competitive salary ranging from R55,000 to R75,000 per month (Cost to Company), with flexibility for negotiation.

• A hybrid work environment supporting work-life balance.

• Opportunities to influence and shape a growing engineering team.

• The support of a forward-thinking, culturally vibrant organisation.