The first Woolworths store opened its doors to the public in Cape Town in October 1931. And it was founder Max Sonnenberg who captured the public’s imagination with dynamic store policies that set Woolworths apart from its competitors.
Three years later, a second branch opened in Durban, with another two in Port Elizabeth and Johannesburg a year later. And...
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To design, model, test & produce prototypes on new equipment or improve existing ones through an understanding of technology, materials, and manufacturing methods to improve the function and usability.
Job description
Investigate, identify, evaluate and recommend commercially viable opportunities to deliver to one- and five-year plans. Integrate with relevant stakeholders (e.g. Various business units, store design team & suppliers) during development phase.
Interpret the store design brief, including the concept, performance, and production criteria of all new & existing equipment.
Convert conceptual ideas into technical drawings using relevant software.
Conduct research and formulate technical refinements for projects, while working on the budget of the designed item to ensure cost effectiveness.
Identify the suitability and availability of materials.
Test the design concept.
Integration across stakeholders (e.g. marketing, Non-Trade procurement, and various business units) to discuss and negotiate appropriate production processes, costs and commercial issues.
Manage equipment catalogue & ensure updated tech drawings exist for all equipment.
Ensure category supported by tech specs.
Continuously improve quality & value engineering.
Minimum requirements
Relevant degree or Diploma in Industrial Design
Minimum 5 years related experience
Able to interpret conceptual ideas into technical drawings
Able to write technical specifications
Knowledge of relevant production processes
Proficient in Autodesk Inventor, Solid Works or similar 3D modelling package
Identifying the suitability and availability of materials as well as researching alternatives
AnalyticalAble to effectively time-mange, plan & organise
Project Management
Cost Management
Supplier management/negotiation
Creativity/innovation
Able to work under pressure/resilient and communicate effectively
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