Industrial Designer

Key Responsibilities:Design and engineer display stands, lightboxes, shopfitting, and various POP displays.Develop and maintain detailed Bill of Materials (BOM).Conduct cost analysis and develop costing drawings.Source components, suppliers, and manufacturing processes for projects.Prototype products to ensure design intent and functionality.Implement value engineering to deliver cost-effective products.Develop products with short lead times while ensuring quality standards.Specify materials and collaborate with suppliers on manufacturing processes.Create detailed technical drawings as a draughtsman.Oversee and manage production and manufacturing processes to ensure efficient operations.Implement and maintain structured file management and filing systems.Analyze ongoing projects in real time, providing proactive solutions to keep projects within deadlines.Capture and document process improvements through closure reports, feeding data into a process archive to increase overall efficiency.Foster collaboration across all manufacturing processes to create a structured and efficient production line.Requirements:Educational Qualifications: BTech Degree / BEng in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Industrial Design.Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in industrial design or product engineering.Experience with SolidWorks or similar CAD software is essential.Experience in the steel manufacturing industry is preferred.Matric / Grade 12 certificate.Valid driver's license.Strong knowledge of prototyping, BOM development, and value engineering.Excellent organizational skills and experience with structured file management systems.