Product Engineer

4 weeks ago

Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Isisekelo Recruitment Full time

Design and develop new products and tooling to meet customer requirements while providing engineering and technical support to production teams through product or tooling development.

As a deep-technical specialist in injection moulding and polymer processing, the role provides technical support to production teams by performing advanced problem-solving techniques to improve production efficiencies, reduce wastage through well-documented production processes.

The position reports to the Product Engineering Manager.

Minimum specifications / requirement areas

  • BSc / B-Tech / Higher National Diploma: Mechanical Engineering.
  • 5+ years injection moulding, process set up and tool qualifying experience.
  • Project management, product development and drawing experience.
  • Willingness to work constant night shift and perform ad-hoc day shift duties at management's discretion.

Added advantage:

  • 3 years Vehicle Automotive industry experience
  • Experience in development of automotive products

Key performance areas

  • Develop new products in line with customers and licensor specifications.
  • Provide injection moulding and polymer processing expertise for range of products.
  • Manage projects through project planning, project execution and accurate reporting on projects activities.
  • Develop bill of materials (BOM) and formulate product costing quotations when required.
  • Participate in cross-functional teams and/or suppliers to ensure new product or tooling introduction.
  • Liaise with licensors or customers to obtain technical information and ensure its relevant utilization in product and process design including development.
  • Compile quality system documents (ISIR Reports, Audit Actions, CAR`s, G8D`s, etc.)
  • Commission tooling and develop process-set recipes for moulded products.
  • Compile and maintain process documentation, i.e., Control plans, FMEA, Work instructions.
  • Assess current products in view of design improvements and cost reduction.
  • Provide production support for any operational requirements including processes and product innovations.
  • Mentor production associates and manage any assigned trainees.
  • Perform jig & fixtures/ tooling conceptualization, development & industrialization.
  • Provide troubleshooting expertise to resolve Injection Moulding equipment, systems, and process problems.
  • Conduct root cause analysis and problem solving to provide technical support to production teams.
  • Support OEE activity in allocated focus areas to reduce downtime and scrap.
  • Identify and initiate possible adjustments and modifications to the lines to improve efficiencies.
  • Support the setters and team leaders when experiencing processing or throughput problems.
  • Develop and repair robot grippers, fault find on robots, servo drives, production equipment, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
  • Monitor production processes, including cycle times, change overs, start- ups and shut-downs.

You can apply via the relevant job board or email your updated CV to

Please include an introduction that showcases your suitability for the position based on the skills, experience, and qualifications set out in the job advert.

Should you not reside in the area where the job is advertised, please indicate your willingness to relocate.

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