Principal Engineer

2 months ago

Pinetown, South Africa SHARON NUROCK RECRUITMENT CC Full time
Minimum Job Requirements:
  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
  • Min 5 yearsâ experience in product development or similar senior role.
  • Must come from an Automotive background (non-neg )
  • Familiar with quality systems like ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 a strong advantage.
Competencies:
  • Be able to work effectively in a team environment and individually.
  • Time management to deliver projects on-time.
  • Strong interpersonal and people management skills.
Key Performance Areas:
Report to the Technical Manager
  • Management:
    • Oversee the design and development of products and processes.
    • Ensure products and associated jigs and fixtures are developed.
    • Set, analyse and report on development targets in the form of development time and budget.
    • Ensure compliance to all legal and statutory requirements.
    • Manage projects and resources within the team.
    • Work efficiently to meet strategic goals and satisfy customer requirements.
    • Manage the performance and output of team members.
  • Product Development:
    • Create conceptual designs and presentations.
    • Design and develop new products using 3D and 2D CAE.
    • Ensure the product development SOP and all related documentation are being followed and completed correctly.
    • Ensure that required testing is completed correctly, analysing the results and advising on any engineering counter-measure if required.
  • Continuous Improvement:
    • Develop and execute Continuous Improvement Programs (CIP) with a cost down mind-set with quality and customer as a focus.
    • Research and analyse different materials, manufacturing processes, development processes, design tolerances and other factors in the developmental and manufacturing process.
  • Customer:
    • Maintain existing and develop new customer relationships during the development process and beyond.
    • Interact with external and internal customers.
  • Finance:
    • Manage the Capex application and implement any specific tooling required for a product or process.
    • Protect company assets (working capital & fixed assets).
    • Promote good Corporate Governance.
  • SHEQ:
    • Comply with the requirements of the Quality Management Systems.
    • Adhere to and enforce compliance to company SHEQ policy.
    • Be mindful of SHEQ issues in the development and hand over process and that these are designed out of the products manufacture, fitment and operation.
    • Identify potential hazards and critical safety issues in the workplace.

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