Senior Specialist – R & D Design (Mechanical) at Defy Appliances

We are currently on a search for a Mechanical Engineer to join our dynamic team, the main purpose of the role is to Create a product design that fulfils DEFY’s strategic goals while integrating the needs of marketing, purchasing, quality and manufacturing departments.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

•  Creating a product design that fulfills DEFY’s strategic goals while integrating the needs of marketing, purchasing, quality and manufacturing departments.
• To manage and implement platform projects from conceptual phase to implementation.
• To design products/components and/or make improvements/changes to existing products/components in line with market requirements and trends.
• To manage and implement cost reduction/quality improvement projects.
• To ensure products comply to standard requirements.
• Production of safer products and minimize risks of injury or damage to property.
• To prepare and make presentations in areas of responsibility when required

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• BSc Degree (Mechanical Engineering).
• Experience in 2D & 3D drawing and modelling.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Product Development / Project Management experience
• Good understanding of Sheet Metal Design Principles, Plastic & Electrical Components would also be advantageous.
• Must have an analytical approach and critical design techniques.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Critical thinking.
• Technological knowledge.
• Active learning.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Complex problem-solving skills.
• Mathematics and physics skills.
• Innovative thinking.