Designer

SUMMARY:
Our client in Ottery is seeking a skilled Designer to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a Matric qualification, a relevant qualification in a related field, and experience in mould design within a Toolroom environment. Proficiency in SolidWorks and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) is essential, along with a strong understanding of both blow moulding and injection moulding processes. The successful candidate will demonstrate a high level of accountability, excellent communication skills, and well-developed leadership and junior management abilities. If you meet these requirements and are ready to take on an exciting new challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

POSITION INFO:
A recent professional profile photo is to accompany your application
EMPLOYMENT TYPE    :           Permanent
SECTOR                          :           Manufacturing
BASIC SALARY              :           R41 000.00 + Benefits
START DATE                  :           A.S.A.P / Immediate

REQUIREMENTS:

• Matric qualification
• Relevant qualification in related field
• Experience in mould design within a Toolroom environment
• Proficiency in SolidWorks and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
• Strong understanding of both blow moulding and injection moulding processes
• High level of accountability
• Excellent communication skills
• Well-developed leadership and junior management skills

• Design and develop moulds for rigid plastic product manufacturing.
• Manage complete projects from concept to industrialization.
• Design components as per briefs and advise on material choice and functionality.
• Manage mould trials and provide all relevant information to trial staff.
• Participate in sourcing mould components.
• Collaborate closely with toolmakers during all phases of mould manufacturing.
• Maintain and update the mould/drawing database.
• Troubleshoot component and mould issues.
• Manage various technical projects related to toolroom and production improvements.
• Initiate or participate in projects.

• Monday to Thursday: 8:00 – 17:00
• Friday: 8:00 - 15:45