Job category: Engineering, Technical, Production and Manufacturing
Location: Durban
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Competitive package with Medical aid and pension contribution
EE position: Yes
Introduction
Are you an experienced Development Engineer looking for an exciting opportunity in the automotive industry? We are seeking a dynamic individual to join our team in the role of Development Engineer, responsible for planning, implementing, and controlling various aspects of our product development processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Product Management / New Product Introduction (NPI):
- Actively participate in cross-functional teams to analyze potential new products.
- Efficiently develop and introduce new products, ensuring timely completion within targeted cost.
- Control and review introductions, obtaining necessary sign-offs in accordance with internal procedures.
Design and Innovation: - Ensure product designs meet customer requirements and remain abreast of innovations in filter designs and production processes.
- Utilize Design Guides, DFMEAs, and Technical Standards, continuously updating them in line with industry advances.
- Design for manufacture, evaluate existing products, and stay updated on raw materials.
Data Integrity / ECR: - Manage engineering changes timeously and accurately, adhering to relevant procedures.
- Uphold technical standards during the Engineering Change Request (ECR) process.
- Ensure data integrity and accuracy throughout the ECR process.
Project Management: - Control specific projects, such as cost-down initiatives, new materials, processes, and capex projects.
- Develop project plans and Capex documents, ensuring effective and timely implementation.
- Ensure compliance with internal SOPs and approval requirements.
Technical Support: - Provide technical support and training on supplier development, manufacturing concerns, QA initiatives, and problem-solving.
- Assist Procurement & Logistics with material development and alternate suppliers.
- Offer continuous information on factors affecting product design, engineering services, logistics, and manufacturing.
Minimum Requirements
- BSc degree, B.Tech, or National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
- 3-5 years of experience in an automotive engineering environment.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in the automotive industry, including design, development, and project planning.
- Computer Literacy: MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, JDE E1.
- Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, IATF16949, 8D, MSA, SPC.
- Proficiency in core tools such as DFMEA, PFMEA, APQP.
You need to be a Team Player, able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, be assertive with exceptional attention to detail. Analytical, forward-thinking, and adept at on-the-spot decision-making with a hands-on approach.
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