Design, develop, integrate, and qualify products and systems from concept and specification through design qualification, industrialisation, production support, and deployment. Contribute to the improvement and industrialisation of existing and new products to ensure ergonomics, performance, manufacturability, cost efficiency, and compliance with international standards. Design and develop new products and product systems Investigate and resolve issues related to current and new product designs Improve and optimise existing product designs to reduce manufacturing costs and improve production efficiency Develop and maintain product specifications and qualification documentation CAD configuration and illustration development for assembly instructions and other support documentation Development of Bill of Materials (BOM) Test instructions as required Liaise with Chinese and local suppliers to ensure products meet technical and manufacturing requirements Support with tooling verification and product industrialisation activities with local and international suppliers Verify that products are manufactured according to design intent and specification Provide technical support during manufacturing and production processes Conduct product testing and qualification against international standards Supporting reporting, product traceability, and manufacturing documentation requirements Maintain ISO:9001 documentation and process compliance: accurate drawing control and document management Product Development and Deployment Cross-functional collaboration with management and R&D teams to define: Timescales and project deliverables Product and documentation configuration Product budget support and manufacturing feasibility Assist R&D teams with technical support: In-house production implementation Third-party manufacturing integration Manufacturing support and troubleshooting Field support and product improvement initiatives Applying Human-Centred Design (HCD) and Ergonomic design principles throughout product development Execute conceptualisation and problem-solving across various design criteria Produce efficient and practical designs balancing simplicity, feasibility, cost efficiency, accuracy, and manufacturability Technical & Manufacturing Experience Experience in designing for and supporting various manufacturing methods, including, but not limited to: Plastic fabrication Injection moulding Sheet metal fabrication Extrusion Additive manufacturing/3D Printing Physical prototyping and validation testing 3D printing technologies and rapid prototyping workflows Design for Manufacture (DfM) and Assembly (DfMA) methodologies Basic mechanical and thermal simulation analysis Basic graphic design and product photography knowledge (Advantageous) Basic electrical and electronic knowledge (Advantageous) Software & Technical Skills SolidWorks (Non-negotiable): CAD conceptualisation and technical drafting Required: Advanced part modelling, assemblies, surfacing, sheet metal Advantageous, but not required: Electrical routing, basic flow simulation, PDM CorelDRAW: technical layouts, graphic support, and documentation support KeyShot (Advantageous): product rendering and animation Microsoft Office Suite (Non-negotiable): documentation, reporting, presentations, data management Sketching, concept drawing, technical hand-rendering, and 3D presentation rendering. Administration and Reporting General correspondence and administration completed accurately and timeously. Email, inbox and data managed timeously and effectively. Professional image maintained in all communication. All reporting and feedback requirements met, and reports completed accurately and timeously, according to company requirements. Drafting, maintaining and ensure adherence to departmental processes and standard operating procedures. Supply statistics and information as requested. Values and Conduct The Poynting brand: We value the promotion of the brand by maximizing exposure of brand symbols and colors on products in marketing. We ensure our behaviour and products embody the brand with the promises outlined here. Innovation, use of MVPs, and agile development methodologies are core values to create user-relevant products. We value similar methodologies to streamline internal functions and to galvanise and empower sales partners, and provide creative marketing support. Fearless Initiative and Risk-Taking: We cherish bold and assertive employees and teams who dare to take initiative and embrace calculated risks. We celebrate failures as steppingstones to progress and forgive mistakes that result from genuine efforts to advance our business. Teamwork and Synergy: Vulnerability, honesty, mutual trust, and integrity are nurtured and demanded as these are key drivers of team excellence. Diversity and Inclusion: We embrace diversity and strive to provide equal opportunities to all, recognizing the substantial commercial and internal benefits it unlocks. We actively eliminate biases that hinder company diversity. Global citizens: We value and take care of our environment, employees, and other stakeholders, and want to enrich societies around us. We welcome and immerse ourselves in different world cultures since this is key to achieving our Vision. Qualifications & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design, Product Design Engineering, or Industrial Design Engineering 3+ years’ experience in Industrial Design, product development, or industrial design engineering environments Experience working within engineering-driven product development and manufacturing environments Strong understanding of Industrial Design Engineering methodologies and production support systems Portfolio of previous work will be required. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Industrial Designer
POYNTING ANTENNAS
johannesburg, johannesburg
Published 7 days ago
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