Senior Specialist R&D Design
Defy Appliances
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Permanent
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Posted 12 December 2025 - Closing Date 19 December 2025

Job Details

Job Description

The Senior Specialist R&D Design plays the role of creating a product design that fulfils the organization strategic goals while integrating the needs of marketing, purchasing, quality and the manufacturing department.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • To manage and implement platform projects from conceptual phase to implementation
  • To design products/components and or make improvements/changes to existing products/ components in line with market requirements and trends.
  • To manage and implement cost reduction/quality improvement projects
  • To ensure poducts comply to standard requirements
  • Conduct laboratory experiments, testing prototypes, and collecting data to evaluate product performance.
  • Keeping abreast of the latest scientific advancements and industry regulations.
  • Working with cross-functional teams like marketing, engineering, and manufacturing to ensure smooth product development and commercialization.
  • Studying market trends, competitor activity, and emerging technologies to identify potential areas for innovation.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/Mechatronic Engineering or related field
  • Experience in 2D & 3D drawing and modelling.
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in a production or R&D based environment
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Product Development/Project Management experience would be advantageous.
  • Good understanding of Sheet Metal Design Principles, Plastic & Electrical components would also be advantageous
  • Critical Thinking
  • Technical Knowledge
  • Active Learning
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Organizational Skills
  • Complex problem-solving skills
  • Innovative thinking
  • SAP basic knowledge