We are seeking a highly skilled Design/Improvement Specialist with a strong background in commerce, industrial engineering, or a related field. The ideal candidate will possess a Master’s degree and a minimum of 10 years of experience in design and process improvement within a relevant industry. This role is crucial for driving innovation, optimizing processes, and enhancing product designs to meet customer needs and business objectives.
Duties and responsibilities
- Lead the design process for new products and improvements to existing products, ensuring alignment with market trends and customer requirements.
- Analyse current processes and workflows to identify inefficiencies, proposing innovative solutions to enhance productivity and quality.
- Work closely with engineering, manufacturing, marketing, and sales teams to gather insights and ensure designs meet feasibility and marketability standards.
- Oversee projects from concept through execution, managing timelines, budgets, and resources effectively.
- Utilize quantitative and qualitative data to inform design decisions and process improvements, employing statistical methods and tools as needed.
- Mentor and train junior staff on design principles, improvement methodologies, and best practices in the field.
- Ensure all designs comply with relevant industry standards and regulations, conducting risk assessments and implementing quality control measures.
- Maintain thorough documentation of design processes and improvements, providing regular reports to management on project status and outcomes.
Requirements
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Commerce, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 10 years in design and process improvement roles, with a proven track record of successful project execution and measurable outcomes.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in design software (e.g., CAD, SolidWorks) and process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).