SUMMARY:
Well established company based in Pinetown, KZN is looking for a Principal Engineer to join their team.
POSITION INFO:
Requirements:
- Diploma/Degree in Mechanical engineering
- 5+ years relevant work experience
- Knowledge and experience of IATF core tools
- Competent in using Microsoft Office.
- Competent in using 3D CAD modelling software.
- Basic manufacturing process knowledge & experience, i.e. CNC Tube & Plate
- Bending, Laser cutting, robotics (welding, plasma cutting, polishing).
- Basic skills in Project Management are a requirement
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for developing concepts, prototypes, designs, and drawings of automotive accessories to manufacture such parts.
- Create and test new product designs and formulate manufacturing specifications.
- Conduct product research which includes identifying the needs and goals for a new product, from functional design to aesthetics requirements.
- Create designs using CAD 3D software and fabricate models that can be tested.
- Utilize software for FEA analysis.
- Research and analyze different materials, manufacturing processes, design tolerances and other factors in the developmental process.
- Conduct testing using both internal and external resources to meet customer specific requirements.
- After refining and reviewing initial designs, the principal engineer must then deliver specifications and procedures to manufacturing teams in order that the product can be successfully manufactured.
- Able to work efficiently to meet strategic goals and satisfy customer requirements.
- Management of the design project team to achieve project objectives, milestones and timeframes.
- To ensure hand overs of products, processes and documentation to production are conducted adequately communicating all critical characteristics and quality information appropriately.
- New product development to meet customer specification and comply with both internal and external systems requirements within the agreed upon timeline.
Duties include, but not limited to:
- Product Engineering
- Process Engineering
- Project Management
- Problem Investigation
Safety, Health & Environment:
- Compliance with all safety, health and environmental management programme in the workplace (ISO14001).
- Ensure compliance to SHE legislation and other requirements as stipulated in the OSHA Act.
- Facilitate improvement programs to continually improve upon identified risks.
- Implement and maintain robust 5S systems within the workplace.
Quality Management System:
- Manage and implement the Maintenance Quality Assurance systems.
- Improve employee’s awareness within the department of Quality Targets and Objectives
- Compliance with the ISO Quality System as well as conformance to the ISO 9001 standard
Policies and Procedures:
- Initiate and develop and product development procedures, protocols and work instructions etc.
Customer Relations:
- Manage relationships with key customers.
- Identify opportunities for improvements and make recommendations.
Supplier Relations:
- Manage relationships with key suppliers.
- Identify opportunities for improvements with key suppliers.
Financial Management:
- Provide input into the budget process for Capex spend appropriate to the development team needs.
- Initiate requests for CAPEX/Disposal/Transfers
- Promote good Corporate Governance
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