Senior Specialist – Research And Development (Design) at Defy Appliances

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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