Rb 43587 - Senior Designer (Plastics) €“ Cape Town

Employer DescriptionOur client is a reputable manufacturer of plastic closures and bottles.Job DescriptionReporting to the Technical Development Manager, You will be responsible for:Ensuring timeous output of analysis results and rapid prototype samplesDevelop and optimize packaging designs to enable high functionality and performance with the efficient use of material and technologiesDevelop and validate material models for use in simulation models, based on material test dataInitiate and lead projects that explore innovative packaging design for both internal and external customersGive technical guidance to FEA engineer on producing simulation results that are reliable and accurate, and assist product designers in understanding how to improve the functional performance of their designsReview product designers work to ensure high quality and accuracyCollaborate with toolroom on design and manufacturing of blow moulds and tooling partsRegister and maintain intellectual property protection registers of all designsInterpret design parameters successfully converted into a product offeringProvide the relevant information to the standards department to enable efficient transfer to operationsEffectively utilize design information to assist with RCAs and customer feedbackEnsure that plant layouts are in place, up to date and stored in the document libraryQualificationsBSc/BTech/ND Mechanical EngineeringSkillsExperience in design of plastic bottles/lids, and other packaging products3D CAD and simulation software including the application thereof plus Solid Edge and NX experience4 years practical experience in a product development environment, which should include experience in engineering simulation and product optimisation within a manufacturing environmentGood mathematical and engineering design backgroundExperience in non-linear analysis of plastic parts will be advantageousProven experience in rapid prototypingSalary / PackageR600K CTC pa NegBenefitsMedical AidPension FundManagement incentive bonusLaptop/computer