Defy Appliances (Pty) Ltd is Southern Africa’s largest manufacturer and distributor of major domestic appliances. The company markets its products under the Defy brand and offers the consumer a full range of kitchen, laundry and small domestic appliances.
Established in 1905, Defy made its debut by manufacturing the first electric stove in South Africa. I...
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Collaborate with the R&D team to develop and refine 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.