Associate – R&D at Defy Appliances

Job Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate with the R&D team to develop and refine component / product designs based on project requirements, user feedback, and technical considerations.
• Utilize design software, sketching, and prototyping techniques to create and iterate on design concepts.
• Prepare detailed design documentation, including specifications, drawings, and models. Ensure that designs adhere to relevant industry standards, regulatory requirements, and company guidelines.
• Create prototypes for design validation and testing as well as assisting in line trials for new products.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather input, provide design insights, and address challenges
• Assist in project planning, including defining milestones, timelines, and resource requirements
• Support project managers in monitoring project progress, identifying risks, and implementing mitigation strategies
• Conduct BOM audits of new & existing products
• Tracking of Safety / Performance / LOA / Gas Permit Applications & Approvals
• Tracking and co-ordination of Engineering Change Notices, Concessions and ISIR documents using SAP tools.
• Cost saving initiatives for Material improvement projects/Labour savings

 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• BSc (Mechanical / Mechatronics)
• 2 – 3 year’s experience in Engineering
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Project management proficiency
• SAP Experience Advantageous

Closing Date 18 August 2026