Specialist – R&D 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.
• Cooking system specification development
• Researching, evaluating, designing and optimizing products as per National and international standards (SANS and IEC).
• 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
• 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.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum of 5 year’s working experience in a manufacturing environment
• 6 Sigma – Green belt advantageous
• Excellent communication skills
• Proven experience with project management
• Proven experience with problem solving
• Experience of product development in a manufacturing environment