Advanced Manufacturing Product Engineer

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.

• 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.

• 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.