- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification Bachelors
- Experience 3 years
- Location KwaZulu-Natal
- City Durban
- Job Field Manufacturing
Senior Specialist R&D Design at Defy Appliances
Senior Specialist R&D Design
Job Description
- The Senior Specialist R&D Design plays the role of creating a product design that fulfils the organization strategic goals while integrating the needs of marketing, purchasing, quality and the manufacturing department.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- 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 poducts comply to standard requirements
- Conduct laboratory experiments, testing prototypes, and collecting data to evaluate product performance.
- Keeping abreast of the latest scientific advancements and industry regulations.
- Working with cross-functional teams like marketing, engineering, and manufacturing to ensure smooth product development and commercialization.
- Studying market trends, competitor activity, and emerging technologies to identify potential areas for innovation.
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/Mechatronic Engineering or related field
- Experience in 2D & 3D drawing and modelling.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a production or R&D based environment
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Product Development/Project Management experience would be advantageous.
- Good understanding of Sheet Metal Design Principles, Plastic & Electrical components would also be advantageous
- Critical Thinking
- Technical Knowledge
- Active Learning
- Interpersonal Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Complex problem-solving skills
- Innovative thinking
- SAP basic knowledge
Method of Application
Interested and qualified? Go to Defy Appliances on defy1.simplify.hr to apply

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