Senior Design Engineer

SUMMARY:
Job Title: Senior Design Engineer
Location: Silverton
Remuneration: R40K - R50K per month

POSITION INFO:
PURPOSE
The Senior Design Engineer will be responsible to:
Apply engineering expertise to the design and development of planned product features
Apply quality customized solutions from concept to production based on customer specifications and Program Department requests.
Work with suppliers and sub-contractors, cross-functional teams to ensure that projects meet technical specifications, quality standards, and customer requirements.
For the integration of materials, methods, and tools necessary to bring new products to the company portfolio.
Completes engineering projects on time to a high-quality standard by organizing and controlling project elements.
As a Senior Design Engineer, you will be responsible for leading the design and development of innovative products and solutions.

Functional Responsibilities
1. Product Development
Design & develop a product or product family in line with the clients' global standards
Coordinate all documentation & testing required for a product release
Coordinate prototype builds internally/externally
Develop innovative feature solutions in a compressed timeline
Other duties as assigned e.g. material sourcing selection
Assigning part numbers, manage part and feature approvals and maintaining the documentation related to the PLM System
PPAP/PSW approval and submission on new projects from supplier to end customer

2. Project Planning
Determines project specifications by studying product design, customer requirements, and performance standards; completing technical studies; preparing cost estimates.
Confirms product performance by designing and conducting tests.
Participate in regular project review meetings conducted both internally & externally
Participation in supplier monitoring and selection
Control part & feature cost

Knowledge Responsibilities
Exposure to vehicle design, potential failure mode analysis & functional requirements
Understanding of the strengths of materials, stress analysis & engineering design fundamentals
General understanding of mechanical systems
Strong foundation in engineering principles
Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
Supervisory experience preferred

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree in engineering (preferably Mechanical Engineering) or equivalent tertiary qualification.
5-8 years of experience.
Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office, excel and word).
Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD, CATIA).
Good command of English, both verbal & written
Strong foundation in engineering principles
Exposure to vehicle design and functional requirements
Excellent understanding of mechanical systems, strength of materials and production methods.
Experience in Manufacturing/Automotive industry would be beneficial.

COMPETENCIES
The incumbent must have the following abilities:
Achieving Results – Results driven, able to make sound judgments over competing priorities, use initiative and actively assess the course of action to set and accomplish targets.
Analytical Thinking – Able to simplify complex problems, processes or projects into component parts and explore and evaluate them systematically.
Flexibility – Adapts easily to change and responds flexibly to a changing and evolving environment, provides momentum when driving change and involves others when building plans for change.
Resilience - Ability to work under pressure and manage personal effectiveness in face of challenge. Demonstrates an approach to work that is characterized by commitment, energy and motivation.
Teamwork – Able to build and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse and multi-cultural workforce in a variety of locations, working cooperatively with others. The ability to build and contribute to a team as well as work independently within a given framework.