Industrial Designer needed at Woolworths

Introduction

• To design, model, test & produce prototypes on new equipment or improve existing ones through an understanding of technology, materials, and manufacturing methods to improve the function and usability.

Job description  

• Investigate, identify, evaluate and recommend commercially viable opportunities to deliver to one- and five-year plans. Integrate with relevant stakeholders (e.g. Various business units, store design team & suppliers) during development phase.
• Interpret the store design brief, including the concept, performance, and production criteria of all new & existing equipment.
• Convert conceptual ideas into technical drawings using relevant software.
• Conduct research and formulate technical refinements for projects, while working on the budget of the designed item to ensure cost effectiveness.
• Identify the suitability and availability of materials.
• Test the design concept.
• Integration across stakeholders (e.g. marketing, Non-Trade procurement, and various business units) to discuss and negotiate appropriate production processes, costs and commercial issues.
• Manage equipment catalogue & ensure updated tech drawings exist for all equipment.
• Ensure category supported by tech specs.
• Continuously improve quality & value engineering.

Minimum requirements

• Relevant degree or Diploma in Industrial Design
• Minimum 5 years related experience
• Able to interpret conceptual ideas into technical drawings
• Able to write technical specifications
• Knowledge of relevant production processes
• Proficient in Autodesk Inventor, Solid Works or similar 3D modelling package  
• Identifying the suitability and availability of materials as well as researching alternatives
• AnalyticalAble to effectively time-mange, plan & organise
• Project Management
• Cost Management
• Supplier management/negotiation
• Creativity/innovation
• Able to work under pressure/resilient and communicate effectively
• Excellent Communication Skills

 ADDITIONAL CRITERIA

• Able to travel.
• Based in Cape Town.