Senior Product Design Engineer

Job Description

• This is a remarkable opportunity for a seasoned engineering professional eager to lead innovative product development at a dynamic company. Our client, a globally-oriented organisation with a vibrant team culture, is seeking a Senior Product Design Engineer to take ownership of key projects that impact daily lives.

What You'll Do:

• Lead the development of new products from initial concept to full production, ensuring seamless integration of design, testing, and validation.
• Contribute to and help maintain standardised toilet architecture, making critical decisions that support multiple product configurations.
• Own the design, prototyping, and refinement of major sub-assemblies, aligning with research-based specifications and performance targets.
• Develop detailed product specifications rooted in data and user research.
• Prototype diligently, from quick proof-of-concept models to high-fidelity prototypes.
• Design with user experience in mind, ensuring that each product delivers genuine value and ease of use.
• Apply Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles to optimise material use and manufacturing efficiency.
• Collaborate with outsourced contract manufacturers to evaluate cost, quality, and manufacturability implications.
• Support the development of best-in-class, commercially viable technology through your manufacturing network.
• Understand deeply how design decisions influence service economics, including maintenance and operational costs.
• Assist in designing jigs and assembly methods to optimise hardware integration.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations across markets.
• Develop and validate testing procedures to uphold product quality.
• Investigate field failures, identify root causes, and integrate learnings into future designs.
• Manage change control processes related to product specifications and documentation.
• Produce comprehensive product manuals and provide technical support to customers.
• Play a vital role in shaping the engineering team's processes and ways of working.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure end-to-end product success.

Requirements:

• Proven experience taking a physical product from early concept to production within a small team.
• Ownership of a product or major sub-assembly from concept through to manufacturing.
• Strong mechanical system design skills with clear decision rationales.
• Proficiency in mechanical design, testing, and prototype development.
• Ability to apply DFM principles effectively.
• Experience working with manufacturing networks and understanding cost implications.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively.

Familiarity with the following is advantageous:

• Sanitary ware or similar hygienic product sectors.
• Working knowledge of local regulations in diverse markets.

What We'll Give You:

• The chance to make a tangible impact with innovative, life-changing products.
• A competitive salary ranging from R55,000 to R75,000 per month (Cost to Company), with flexibility for negotiation.
• A hybrid work environment supporting work-life balance.
• Opportunities to influence and shape a growing engineering team.
• The support of a forward-thinking, culturally vibrant organisation.