Principal Engineer

Job ResponsibilitiesDevelop concepts, prototypes, designs, and drawings of automotive accessories for manufacture
Create and test new product designs and formulate manufacturing specifications
Conduct product research including identifying needs and goals for new products, from functional design to aesthetics requirements
Create designs using CAD 3D software and fabricate models that can be tested
Use software for FEA analysis
Research and analyse different materials, manufacturing processes, design tolerances, etc in the developmental process
Conduct testing using both internal and external resources to meet customer specific requirements
Refine and review designs
Deliver specifications and procedures to the Manufacturing team so that products can be successfully manufactured
Meet all strategic goals and satisfy customer requirements
Manage the Design Project team to achieve project objectives, milestones, and timeframes
Hand over products, processes and documentation to Production communicating all critical characteristics and quality information appropriately
New product development that meets customer specifications and complies with internal and external systems requirements
Process Engineering
Project Management
Ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental management programme (ISO*****)
Ensure compliance with SHE legislation as stipulated in the OSHA Act
Facilitate improvement programs to continually improve upon identified risks
Implement and maintain robust 5S systems
Manage and implement QMS
Ensure that employees are aware of Quality Targets and Objectives
Comply with ISO Quality System
Ensure conformance to the ISO **** standards
Develop and implement product development procedures, protocols, work instructions, etc
Manage relationships with customers
Identify and make recommendations for improvements
Identify opportunities for improvements with suppliers
Provide input into budget processes for CAPEX spend for the Development team
Initiate requests for CAPEX, Disposals, and Transfers
Promote good Corporate Governance
Desired Experience & QualificationDiploma / Degree: Mechanical Engineering
Knowledge and experience of IATF core tools
Manufacturing process knowledge (CNC Tube & Plate, Bending, Laser Cutting, Robotics (Welding, Plasma Cutting, Polishing)
Interested?
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