Design Engineer - Durban - ref. q63207015

Purpose of the Role:

Support of production engineering for maximization of efficiency and process uptime.

Industry: Commercial Auto Components

Qualification:

• Diploma/Degree in Mechanical engineering
• 5 years relevant work experience
• Knowledge and experience with IATF core tools

• Competent in using Microsoft Office programs
• Competent in using 3D CAD modeling software
• Basic manufacturing process knowledge & experience,
• CNC Tube & Plate bending, Laser cutting, robotics (welding, plasma cutting, polishing).
• Basic skills in Project Management is a requirement

Role and Responsibilities:

Duties include, but not limited to:

Product Engineering:

• Development of new products, inclusive of, but not limited to; automotive styling accessories.
• Consultation with both internal and external customers.
• Ensuring all design and process requirements are met, with key design considerations being part quality, cost of manufacture and production efficiency.
• Continuous improvement of products and processes, inclusive of, but not limited to, design changes, quality improvements and process improvements.
• Generation of supporting documentation, inclusive of, but not limited to, customer & manufacturing drawings, process work instructions, product fitment instructions and promotional materials.

Process Engineering:

• Manufacturing-process design to industrialize products using either available facilities/capacity or most efficient alternatives.
• Jig/fixture/tooling design to support industrialization of both new and current products, in collaboration with production.
• Management of jig/tooling/fixture manufacture and active involvement in the handover and introduction into production with product engineering.
• Generation of process work instructions for existing and newly developed processes or equipment.
• Validation of process by measuring off tool product accuracy to design specification.
• Project Management:
• Leadership and management of project progress from product design inception to process handover.
• Problem Investigation:
• Participation in root cause analysis of product design and process problems.
• Implementation of effective countermeasures to prevent flow out and occurrence.