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Job Summary
To design, model, test & produce prototypes on new equipment or improve existing ones through an understanding of technology, materials, and manufacturing methods to improve the function and usability.
Job Responsibilities
- Investigate, identify, evaluate and recommend commercially viable opportunities to deliver to one- and five-year plans. Integrate with relevant stakeholders (e.g. Various business units, store design team & suppliers) during development phase.
- Interpret the store design brief, including the concept, performance, and production criteria of all new & existing equipment.
- Convert conceptual ideas into technical drawings using relevant software.
- Conduct research and formulate technical refinements for projects, while working on the budget of the designed item to ensure cost effectiveness.
- Identify the suitability and availability of materials.
- Test the design concept.
- Integration across stakeholders (e.g. marketing, Non-Trade procurement, and various business units) to discuss and negotiate appropriate production processes, costs and commercial issues.
- Manage equipment catalogue & ensure updated tech drawings exist for all equipment.
- Ensure category supported by tech specs.
- Continuously improve quality & value engineering.
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Minimum requirements
- Relevant degree or Diploma in Industrial Design
- Minimum 5 years of related experience
- Able to interpret conceptual ideas into technical drawings
- Able to write technical specifications
- Knowledge of relevant production processes
- Proficient in Autodesk Inventor, Solid Works or similar 3D modelling package
- Identifying the suitability and availability of materials as well as researching alternatives
- Analytical to effectively time-manage, plan & organise
- Project Management
- Cost Management
- Supplier management/negotiation
- Creativity/innovation
- Able to work under pressure/resilient and communicate effectively
- Excellent Communication Skills
ADDITIONAL CRITERIA
- Able to travel.
- Based in Cape Town.
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