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Durban: Product Development Engineer Refrigeration posted by Mecad Systems

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Job Description

Purpose of the job:

  • Design, development, and optimization of systems and components to achieve company objectives

Educational Requirements:

  • BSc/BTech/BEng Mechanical Engineering
  • CAD, SolidWorks is an advantage
  • High level of computer literacy 
  • Experience with refrigeration cooling systems is an advantage

Experience:

  • 5+ years of experience in Product Design and Development
  • Experience in Project Management
  • Design for manufacturing principles
  • Lean manufacturing principles
  • Cost based approach
  • Apply known problem-solving techniques
  • Good interpersonal, communication and presentation skills (both written and verbal)
  • Refrigeration background or an understanding of thermodynamics is an advantage
  • Experience with materials science and manufacturing processes

Responsibilities:

  • Lead product development projects from start to finish for new and existing products
  • Optimize product cost and improve the product quality both internally and in conjunction with external suppliers
  • Communicate project status and technical updates to stakeholders and management
  • Perform evaluations of new materials and suppliers
  • Management of the Engineering Change Process
  • Lead projects with multidisciplinary teams
  • Conduct FMEA studies and address issues raised
  • Develop test methods and perform product testing for approval
  • Perform and approve initial sample inspection reports (ISIR)
  • Conduct benchmarking studies
  • Oversee the thermodynamic test laboratory
  • Interpret thermodynamics test results and provide solutions for improvement
  • Provide support to production with product/process/quality/equipment related issues
  • Keep abreast of regulatory specifications and ensure product compliance
  • Perform and support the Letter of Authority application process
  • Familiarity with the following standards is an advantage: ISO 9001, ISO 17025, SANS/IEC 62552, 60335-1 & 60335-2-24
  • Any other product development and design functions as may be necessary
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Safety Health and Environment:

  • Works safely according to safety policies, standards and laws
  • Identify potential hazards and critical safety issues in the workplace
  • Always ensure a clean and organized work environment

Behavioral Competencies:

  • Adaptability
  • Building and maintaining relationships
  • Interpersonal skills & communication
  • Team player
  • Continuous improvement mindset
  • Drive for results
  • Planning, organizing & control
  • Decision making
  • Quality orientation
  • Respect
  • Safety awareness
  • Safety leadership
  • Work standards
  • Emotional intelligence



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