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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Senior Specialist – Research And Development (Design)
Ensure continuous improvement in product design, manufacturing process, cost, and quality
Developing new products in accordance with product directives that have improved cost, quality, perceived quality and new features that match the market needs with the highest profitability.
3D and 2D design of products and metallic, plastic and packaging components
Improving quality, perceived quality, adding new features and cost saving projects for current products to have increased competitiveness
Project manage and ensure that new model projects and engineering changes are launched smoothly in production, being physically present in the production area with a hands-on approach.
Liaise with the materials planning department to conduct run-out studies for new model projects and engineering changes
Lead projects in conjunction with production engineering, purchasing, materials planning, quality and production departments
Lead trouble shooting and problem-solving activities
Lead benchmark activities on competitor products
Creating and auditing Bills of Material
Maintain an effective quality system through regular audits and reviews to ensure compliance with SABS and ISO standards
Ensure projects are managed in accordance with Defy project management procedures
Achievement of factory Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and successful projects deployments.
Monitor and review compliance to the project scope
Ensure projects are completed on time
Material Improvement Projects to continuously reduce product cost
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
BSc Degree (Mechanical / Electronic Engineering)
Experience in 2D & 3D CAD drawing and modelling
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
5 years Product Development / Project Management experience
A good understanding of Sheet Metal Design Principles, Plastics & Electrical Components would also be advantageous
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