Principal Engineer

Principal Engineer Our client, a proudly South African manufacturing company, is looking for a Principal Engineer who will be responsible for the research, development, and design of products and engineering projects, and the management of a team of engineers to ensure the products or project developments are completed successfully on time, with expected quality, within budget and to customer specifications.
Duties & Responsibilities Key Performance Areas: Oversee the design & development of products & processes Set, analyse, & report on development targets in the form of development, time, & budget Ensure compliance to all legal & statutory requirements Manage projects & resources within the team Create conceptual designs & presentations Design & develop new products using 3D & 2D CAE Ensure all required testing is completed correctly, analyse the results, & advise on any engineering countermeasure if required Research & analyse different materials, manufacturing processes, development processes, design tolerances, & other factors in the development & manufacturing process Maintain existing & develop new customer relationships during the development process & beyond Manage the CAPEX application & implementation of any specific tooling required for a product or process Comply with requirements of the Quality Management Systems Desired Experience & Qualification Requirements: Degree in Mechanical Engineering (BTech Eng) 5 years' experience within the automotive industry in product development or similar senior role Familiar with quality systems such as ISO 9001 & IATF 16949 Time management to deliver projects on-time #J-18808-Ljbffr