Product Development Engineer

Product Development Engineer

Recruiter: MC Technology Staffing

Job Ref: DBN000045/CC

Date posted: Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Location: Durban, South Africa

SUMMARY: Company based in KZN is seeking to hire a skilled Product Development Engineer in Refrigeration to join their team.

POSITION INFO: Purpose of the job: Design, development, and optimization of systems and components to achieve company objectives. Educational Requirements: BSc/BTech/BEng Mechanical Engineering CAD, SolidWorks is an advantage High level of computer literacy Experience with refrigeration cooling systems is an advantage Experience: 5+ years of experience in Product Design and Development Experience in Project Management Design for manufacturing principles Lean manufacturing principles Cost based approach Apply known problem-solving techniques Good interpersonal, communication and presentation skills (both written and verbal) Refrigeration background or an understanding of thermodynamics is an advantage Experience with materials science and manufacturing processes Responsibilities: Lead product development projects from start to finish for new and existing products Optimise product cost and improve the product quality both internally and in conjunction with external suppliers Communicate project status and technical updates to stakeholders and management Perform evaluations of new materials and suppliers Management of the Engineering Change Process Lead projects with multidisciplinary teams Conduct FMEA studies and address issues raised Develop test methods and perform product testing for approval Perform and approve initial sample inspection reports (ISIR) Conduct benchmarking studies Oversee the thermodynamic test laboratory Interpret thermodynamics test results and provide solutions for improvement Provide support to production with product/process/quality/equipment related issues Keep abreast of regulatory specifications and ensure product compliance Perform and support the Letter of Authority application process Familiarity with the following standards is an advantage: ISO 9001, ISO 17025, SANS/IEC 62552, 60335-1 & 60335-2-24 Safety Health and Environment: Works safely according to safety policies, standards and laws Identify potential hazards and critical safety issues in the workplace Always ensure a clean and organised work environment Behavioural Competencies: Adaptability Building and maintaining relationships Interpersonal skills & communication Team player Continuous improvement mindset Drive for results Planning, organising & control Decision making Quality orientation Respect Safety awareness Safety leadership Work standards Emotional intelligence