Engineering

Product Development Engineer

Hire Resolve·Richards Bay, south-africa·Default

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-Closes Nov 24, 2026

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER - REFRIGERATIONOur client is seeking an experienced, innovative and results-driven Product Development Engineer to lead the design, development and optimization of refrigeration systems and components in a dynamic manufacturing environment!Essential Experience:

BSc / Advanced Diploma / BEng in Mechanical Engineering (NQF Level 7)

5+ years in product design and development or design engineering

Project management experience

Design for manufacturing and lean manufacturing principles

Cost-based approach to product development

Experience with materials science and manufacturing processes

Refrigeration cooling systems or thermodynamics knowledge (advantageous)

Desired Skills:

Product Development Engineer

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