Development Engineer (Product) - Port Elizabeth

• Matric or equivalent.
• National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (NQF 6).
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (NQF 7) (Advantageous).
• Up to 5 years’ experience in Engineering within the Manufacturing environment of which: 3 years should be at Supervisory level.
• Computer Literacy (MS Office Suite and Advanced Skills in Design, Autodesk Inventor).
• Knowledge of relevant Production Processes.
• Understanding / interpretation of technical drawings.
• Knowledge of Autodesk Vault.
• Project Scoping and Costings.
• Knowledge of Design of Jigs and Fixtures.
• Basic Mechanical Hand Skills (Grinding, Machining, Welding).

Engineering Support Services

• Defines, plans, develops and validates products, systems and components in accordance with Factory requirements.
• Defines product functional analysis to translate customer specification and internal requirements into clear product performance criteria.
• Designs and develops mechanical equipment by benchmarking and considering industry standards and technological advancements.
• Analyses customer product specifications and ensures compliance with applicable regulations.

• Initiates continuous improvement initiatives and cost saving opportunities whilst keeping abreast of new developments / technology within the specialist field.
• Conducts research work and pre-feasibility studies toward improving process flow.
• Drives and oversees project design from start to implementation phase.
• Evaluates and completes projects with minimum risk, within allocated timeframes and according to specified budgetary requirements.

• Operates within controls and procedures in order to ensure the integrity of the company.
• Identifies and monitors risks within own department and area of responsibility.
• Assists in the maintenance of a risk register, report discrepancies or areas of concern to management.
• Ensures compliance with all relevant regulations and policy frameworks to prevent fruitless, wasteful and irregular expenditure.

• Contributes to the budget preparation process.
• Promotes and communicates the effective, efficient, economical and transparent use of financial and other resources.
• Monitors and controls expenditure against budget and ensures spending occurs within budgetary limits and the company's financial guidelines, report deviations to direct Manager.
• Explores opportunities to control and reduce costs.

• Maintains effective working relationships with customers (both internal and external) towards rendering highest quality of services.
• Represents the company's in meetings with relevant stakeholders.
• Identifies and solves problems creatively whilst demonstrating a high level of integrity in line with the company's core values.
• Reports to Management on internal stakeholder related matters.
• Maintains relationships in accordance with policies, procedures and legal, as well as stakeholder management system requirements.