Product Engineer

16 hours ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Network2 Full time R60 000 - R140 000 per year
A leading global manufacturer in the composites sector is seeking an experienced Product Engineer to join their high-performance engineering team. This role is ideal for a technically strong engineer who thrives in product development, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration within a world-class manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the design, development, and optimisation of composite products from concept through to production.
  • Translate customer requirements into robust product specifications and engineering solutions.
  • Work closely with R&D, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure product integrity, manufacturability, and performance.
  • Conduct engineering analyses, testing, validation, and troubleshooting of new and existing products.
  • Create and maintain technical documentation, drawings, BOMs, and process guidelines.
  • Drive process improvements to reduce cost, enhance quality, and improve throughput.
  • Support customer technical queries and provide engineering input for proposals.
  • Ensure products comply with relevant standards, safety requirements, and company procedures.
Minimum Requirements
  • Mechanical Engineering degree (BEng – Essential)
  • 3–5 years' experience in product engineering, design engineering, or manufacturing engineering (preferably composites, aerospace, automotive, or similar).
  • Strong understanding of mechanical design principles, materials, and manufacturing processes.
  • Proficiency in 3D CAD software (e.g., CATIA, SolidWorks, NX or equivalent).
  • Experience with testing, FEA, or product validation will be advantageous.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and within multi-disciplinary teams.
Competencies
  • High attention to detail and a passion for product excellence.
  • Strong project management and organisational skills.
  • Continuous improvement mindset and commitment to innovation.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-precision production environment.
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Thabo Tshoane
Recruitment Consultant

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