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 years 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
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