Our client in the Automotive Manufacturing industry is seeking to appoint an experienced and passionate Development Engineer (Product) to join their team based in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth). 

Requirements: 

• Matric or equivalent.

• National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (NQF 6).

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (NQF 7) (Advantageous).

• Up to 5 years’ experience in Engineering within the Manufacturing environment of which: 3 years should be at Supervisory level.

• Computer Literacy (MS Office Suite and Advanced Skills in Design, Autodesk Inventor).

• Knowledge of relevant Production Processes.

• Understanding / interpretation of technical drawings.

• Knowledge of Autodesk Vault.

• Project Scoping and Costings.

• Knowledge of Design of Jigs and Fixtures.

• Basic Mechanical Hand Skills (Grinding, Machining, Welding).

Responsibilities but not limited to: 

Engineering Support Services

• Defines, plans, develops and validates products, systems and components in accordance with Factory requirements.

• Defines product functional analysis to translate customer specification and internal requirements into clear product performance criteria.

• Designs and develops mechanical equipment by benchmarking and considering industry standards and technological advancements.

• Analyses customer product specifications and ensures compliance with applicable regulations.

Continuous Improvement and Projects

• Initiates continuous improvement initiatives and cost saving opportunities whilst keeping abreast of new developments / technology within the specialist field.

• Conducts research work and pre-feasibility studies toward improving process flow.

• Drives and oversees project design from start to implementation phase.

• Evaluates and completes projects with minimum risk, within allocated timeframes and according to specified budgetary requirements.

Compliance

• Operates within controls and procedures in order to ensure the integrity of the company.

• Identifies and monitors risks within own department and area of responsibility.

• Assists in the maintenance of a risk register, report discrepancies or areas of concern to management.

• Ensures compliance with all relevant regulations and policy frameworks to prevent fruitless, wasteful and irregular expenditure.

Cost and Financial Control

• Contributes to the budget preparation process.

• Promotes and communicates the effective, efficient, economical and transparent use of financial and other resources.

• Monitors and controls expenditure against budget and ensures spending occurs within budgetary limits and the company's financial guidelines, report deviations to direct Manager.

• Explores opportunities to control and reduce costs.

Customer Service Management

• Maintains effective working relationships with customers (both internal and external) towards rendering highest quality of services.

• Represents the company's in meetings with relevant stakeholders.

• Identifies and solves problems creatively whilst demonstrating a high level of integrity in line with the company's core values.

• Reports to Management on internal stakeholder related matters.

• Maintains relationships in accordance with policies, procedures and legal, as well as stakeholder management system requirements.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive feedback within two weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.