To create, identify design risks & optimal design solutions. Take ownership of products and product designs by ensuring that the products meet the specified requirements according to national and international standards.
Specify and develop new test methods for designed products, not just interpreting specifications or following what is specified.
Manage output of the design department by ensuring that enquiries are analysed and verified, and by developing a program or plan to ensure timely completion of enquiries.
Assist with designing products to meet the specified requirements according to national and international standards, specifying tests and test methods for the designed products. Ensure enquiries are analysed and a programme is developed to ensure timely completion of enquiries.
Liaise with Sales Administration and customers regarding technical specifications from customers to produce cable designs for non-standard products. Efficient time management is necessary to ensure timely completion of multiple tasks. Considerable interruptions must be tolerated during the course of a normal day. Peaks in workload must be handled regularly and effectively.
Draw up action plans for development projects, taking cognizance of available resources both within and outside of the Company. Co-ordination of these projects must be timeously administered to avoid difficulties with the international centralised co-ordination of projects.
Develop methodologies that make the design process robust and immune to error. Actively involved in independent verification of the design department's work. Identify special needs for the department such as new software programs, special tests, etc.
Actively involved in marketing the department in the form of papers, articles, presentations, technical bulletins, and data, intranet and internet, etc.
Minimum Requirements:
- BSc Electrical Engineering / BTech Electrical Engineering
- Postgraduate qualification will be advantageous
- Knowledge of SANS, IEC, and NRS Specifications
- Experience in cable manufacturing processes is essential
- Knowledge of Autodesk/AutoCAD and Syspro will be an added advantage
- Strong Problem Solving skills
- Creative approach for generating new ideas
- A sound knowledge of computer design system/software
- An excellent grasp of engineering & design principles
- Knowledge of Non-Ferrous & Compounding Materials
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