Job Description
Our client, part of a global group are looking for an experienced Product Engineer based in Cape Town. The client specialises in the development and manufacture of high-performance components and assemblies using advanced lightweight composite materials for the aviation industry.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
B.Eng or BSc Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Degree
Min. 5 years work experience in the manufacturing industry essential,
Min. 3 years Project Management experience in the manufacturing industry essential. (Candidates from Automotive or Aviation industry will get preference)
Operating in a multi-project environment with different customers.
Experience in working with multiple projects at any given time.
Working on a global level interfacing with diverse cultures.
Expertise in composite design and manufacturing processes is preferable.
Sound knowledge in CAE software, preferably CATIA V5 and MasterCAM Machining.
SAP or equivalent ERP experience advantageous.
Willingness to travel locally and abroad on supplier and customer visits.
Key Responsibilities:
Implement and support composite manufacturing processes, including tooling, technical software, process optimisation, and best practices from project initiation through to serial production handover.
Ensure products meet technical specifications and project timelines.
Manage engineering design and data, including milestone planning, reporting, technical guidance to designers, concept evaluation, and change management.
Review customer change requests and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs).
Participate in projects from Kick-Off Meeting (KOM) through development, qualification, and Production Readiness Review Meeting (PRRM) handover.
Support Material Review Board (MRB) for dispositioning of non-conforming parts.
Oversee development and qualification testing in coordination with Testing and Certification teams.
Manage production verification sampling.
Assist with preparation of customer proposals in cooperation with Sales and Program Management.
Provide customer liaison and on-site technical support as required.
Create BOMs and Material Masters.
Implement new or changed products/design data into serial production to deliver competitive solutions in collaboration with customers.
Deliver professional analysis services to optimise products for weight, cost, and strength.
Ensure all requirements are met throughout the product life cycle.
Capture and reflect lessons learnt into Design and Development (including Tooling) requirements.
Support customer-approved Rework/Repair Manual.