| Date | 2024-09-01 |
|---|---|
| Job Title | Product Development Manager |
| Employer | Mecad Systems More Information |
| Salary | 0 |
| Category | Engineering |
| Location |
Kwazulu Natal / Durban |
Job Summary
Purpose of the job:
To lead the Product Development Department to achieve company objectives.
Educational
Requirements:
- BSc/BTech/BEng Mechanical Engineering
- CAD, Solid Works is an advantage
- High level of computer literacy
- Electrical engineering knowledge is an advantage
Experience:
- 5+ years manufacturing environment experience
- 2+ years at management level or 4+ years leading multidisciplinary teams projects
- Experience in People Leadership – must have led small teams
- Experience in Project Management
- Design for manufacturing principles
- Lean manufacturing principles
- Cost based approach
- Apply known problem solving techniques
- Ability to work in a unionised environment
- Good interpersonal, communication and presentation skills (both written and verbal)
- Refrigeration background or an understanding of thermodynamics is an advantage
Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute the Product Development strategy for new and existing product ranges
- Optimise product cost and improve the product quality both internally and in conjunction with external suppliers
- Monitor team projects/activities to achieve strategic objectives
- 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
- Manage all information, documentation, drawings related to the department in
- accordance with company policies and ISO 9001 requirements
- Manage 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
- Develop, maintain and improve departmental work standards/procedures
- Any other product development and design functions as may be necessary
Financial
Responsibilities:
- Develop department budget, project & capital expenses
- Approval of purchases
- Adhere to financial policies and procedures
Safety Health and Environment:
- Ensure staff works safely according to safety policies, standards and laws
- Identify potential hazards and critical safety issues in the workplace
- Always ensure a clean and organised work environment
People Management:
- Lead the Product Development Team to achieve organisational objectives
- Determine resource requirements for the function
- Compile and update individual development plans and facilitate individual careers
- Conduct performance reviews and manage sub-standard performance
- Ensure that all employee resources within the Department are optimally utilised
- Chair disciplinary inquires
- Maintain and encompass the company corporate values
Behavioural Competencies:
- Adaptability
- Aligning performance for success
- Building and maintaining relationships
- Interpersonal skills & communication
- Team player
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Change leadership
- Commercial acumen
- Diversity with inclusion
- Drive for results
- Strategic planning, organising & control
- Decision making
- Quality leadership
- Quality orientation
- Respect
- Safety awareness
- Safety leadership
- Work standards
- Emotional intelligence
- Integrity
Product Development Manager position available in Kwazulu-Natal, Durban. This job position was posted by Mecad Systems. The job has been posted as a char8000 ad on 2024-09-01 at 01:03:16 in the Engineering category
Click Go Apply to apply online!
You might also like to look at the available jobs in the same area.
Apply directly on jobmail for this position
Some posts have contact information included with other instructions. All applicants are urged to read the instructions carefully.
We will list jobs at the bottom of each job, so feel free to scroll down and continue your search.
We do not accept any job applications and merely offer the service of daily jobs being mined and displayed on our job portal.
Each job post has a link to take you directly to the original post to apply on their website or the original website where the post came from.
Here are some more related positions
Johannesburg: Hardware Product Development Lead (Ml/Hardware Design)
Key Responsibilities: 1. Drive the innovation, development, and refinement of our advanced fatigue monitoring and driver behaviour cameras. 2. Evaluate the performance of our existing hardware against market competitors, identifying areas for improvement a
View Job
Hardware Product Development Lead (Ml/Hardware Design)
Johannesburg: Product Manager – Design And Development – Lending Products – Ee – R1.2M
The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining both secured and unsecured lending products, with a focus on managing the entire product lifecycle to ensure offerings remain competitive and meet market needs. Key responsibilities include conductin
View Job
Product Manager – Design And Development – Lending Products – Ee – R1.2M
Stellenbosch: Food Scientist And New Product Development Manager
Why Join This Company? Our client prides themselves on their commitment to quality, innovation, and excellence. As a key player in their team, you`ll have the opportunity to lead the development of cutting-edge products, from concept to launch, and play a
View Job
Food Scientist And New Product Development Manager
South Africa: Product Development Manager
Requirements: Relevant tertiary qualification 4 years product development experience Experience in the Chemical Manufacturing sector Responsibilities: Analyse customer needs, current market trends, and potential partnerships Drive the execution of all pro
View Job
Product Development Manager
Cape Town City Centre: New Product Development Analyst
Our client is seeking a New Product Development Analyst to join their team. Responsibilities: Collaborating with product team members to design and trial new products. Assist with collation of samples and forwarding these to the clients. Gathering feedback
View Job
New Product Development Analyst
Boksburg: Business Development Specialist – Electronic Security Products
Business Development Specialist (POS24269) Boksburg or Edenvale R 25 000 to R 35 000 plus commission Job Purpose: We are seeking a dynamic Business Development Specialist with a technical background in electronical security products/ or electrical or simil
View Job
Business Development Specialist – Electronic Security Products
Pretoria: Product Development Engineer
Requirements: B.Eng - Mechanical Engineering degree. Knowledge and experience in quality system TS and ISO requirements. Experience with Production, Tooling, R&D, Industrialisation, PPAP (Project Part Approval Process). Technical drawings and CAD (Solidwor
View Job
Product Development Engineer
Durban: Product Development Manager
Responsibilities: Develop and execute the Product Development strategy for new and existing product ranges Optimise product cost and improve the product quality both internally and in conjunction with external suppliers Monitor team projects / activities t
View Job
Product Development Manager
Cape Town: Npd (New Product Development) posted by AtripleA recruitment & temps
Key Duties & Responsibilities:Conduct market research to identify customer needs and market trends.Collaborate with the marketing team to define product positioning, target markets, and competitive analysis.Work with Marketing and design teams to develop p
View Job
Npd (New Product Development)
Pretoria North: New Product Development Coordinator
Job Description/Duties: · The job title includes the duty of assisting the New Product Development, Sales, Marketing and Graphics Teams. · It will be the responsibility of the coordinator to assist the Department from project onset to hand-over for product
View Job
New Product Development Coordinator
Pretoria North: New Product Development Coordinator posted by People Dimension
Job Description/Duties: The job title includes the duty of assisting the New Product Development, Sales, Marketing and Graphics Teams. It will be the responsibility of the coordinator to assist the Department from project onset to hand-over for production
View Job
New Product Development Coordinator
Cape Town: Product Development Manager posted by Qetello
Our client in the Textile Manufacturing industry is seeking a dedicated Product Development Manager. This role focuses on managing the overall delivery of textile products, aligning with our strategy to build organizational capacity and deliver on our valu
View Job
Product Development Manager
Pretoria North: Co-Ordinator & Assistant To 2Nd In Charge Of Marketing & New Products Development posted by People Dimension
Job Description/Duties:Technical & Raw material requirements for New Product DevelopmentProject briefsMonitor and manage New Product Development samples.Samples to Quality Assurance for testingCreate Specification Sheets for New Product DevelopmentPrep
View Job
Co-Ordinator & Assistant To 2Nd In Charge Of Marketing & New Products Development
Johannesburg: New Food Product Development (6-7 Month Contract) posted by Isilumko Staffing
Well known global energy and chemical company is looking for an experienced Food Safety individual with operational management experience to join their team in Sandton on a 6-7 month contract. Responsibilities: Ensure suppliers comply to food safety standa
View Job
New Food Product Development (6-7 Month Contract)
Johannesburg: Product Manager – Design And Development €“ Lending Products €“ Ee – R1.2M posted by PATON PERSONNEL
The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining both secured and unsecured lending products, with a focus on managing the entire product lifecycle to ensure offerings remain competitive and meet market needs. Key responsibilities include conductin
View Job
Product Manager – Design And Development €“ Lending Products €“ Ee – R1.2M
Johannesburg: Product Manager – Design And Development €“ Lending Products €“ Ee – R1.2M posted by PATON PERSONNEL
The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining both secured and unsecured lending products, with a focus on managing the entire product lifecycle to ensure offerings remain competitive and meet market needs. Key responsibilities include conductin
View Job
Product Manager – Design And Development €“ Lending Products €“ Ee – R1.2M
Cape Town: Npd (New Product Development) posted by AtripleA recruitment & temps
Cape Town NPD (New Product Development) Negotiable Key Duties & Responsibilities:• Conduct market research to identify customer needs and market trends.• Collaborate with the marketing team to define product positioning, target markets, and com
View Job
Npd (New Product Development)
Pretoria: Specialist_Product Development (Insurance) posted by AtripleA recruitment & temps
Pretoria Permanent R70 000 Specialist: Product Development_InsuranceLocation: PretoriaSalary: R70 000 (neg)Our client in the long term insurance sector is looking for a Specialist in Product Development to assist in development and pricing of new product
View Job
Specialist_Product Development (Insurance)
Boksburg: Business Development Specialist – Electronic Security Products posted by Emporium
Business Development Specialist (POS24269)Boksburg or EdenvaleR 25 000 to R 35 000 plus commissionJob Purpose:We are seeking a dynamic Business Development Specialist with a technical background in electronical security products/ or electrical or
View Job
Business Development Specialist – Electronic Security Products
Durban: Product Development Manager
Purpose of the job: To lead the Product Development Department to achieve company objectives. Educational Requirements: BSc/BTech/BEng Mechanical Engineering CAD, Solid Works is an advantage High level of computer literacy Electrical engineering knowledge
View Job
Product Development Manager
Stellenbosch: Food Scientist And New Product Development Manager posted by Merand Corbett & Associates
Why Join This Company? Our client prides themselves on their commitment to quality, innovation, and excellence. As a key player in their team, you`ll have the opportunity to lead the development of cutting-edge products, from concept to launch, and pl
View Job
Food Scientist And New Product Development Manager
Durban: Product Development Manager posted by Mecad Systems
Purpose of the job:To lead the Product Development Department to achieve company objectives.Educational Requirements:BSc/BTech/BEng Mechanical EngineeringCAD, Solid Works is an advantageHigh level of computer literacyElectrical engineering knowledge is an
View Job
Product Development Manager
Gauteng: Product Development Manager posted by Lexdan Select
Requirements:Relevant tertiary qualification+ 4 years product development experienceExperience in the Chemical Manufacturing sectorResponsibilities:Analyse customer needs, current market trends, and potential partnershipsDrive the execution of all processe
View Job
Product Development Manager
Pretoria: Product Development Engineer posted by PRR Recruitment Services
Looking for a Product Development Engineer in Garsfontein Pretoria!!! Remote Working:2 days work-from-home in line with Company Policy (only applicable after probation is successfully passed)Minimum education:Technical degree (BSc or BEng)Minimum applicabl
View Job
Product Development Engineer
South Africa: Product Development Manager posted by Execustaff South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Responsibilities:Develop and execute the Product Development strategy for new and existing product rangesOptimise product cost and improve the product quality both internally and in conjunction with external suppliersMonitor team projects / activities to a
View Job
Product Development Manager