Industrial Engineer & Team Management– R&D, Systems & Operations Integration – Engineering Company – Durban Full Time NEW

About the Job:

The Industrial Engineer will operate at the intersection of R&D, software development, and operations, ensuring that new and existing products are efficiently designed, tested, integrated, and deployed into production and field environments

This is a hands-on, management-level role requiring strong technical capability, structured thinking, and the ability to translate engineering concepts into scalable operational processes

Requirements:

Degree or Diploma in Industrial Engineering (or closely related field)

5–10 years relevant experience in:

Product development / R&D environments

Manufacturing or assembly (automotive experience advantageous)

Systems integration and process optimisation

Strong understanding of:

Low-voltage systems

Microcontrollers and embedded systems

Hardware-software integration

Experience with:

Process design and optimisation (Lean / Six Sigma advantageous)

Quality control systems and production workflows

Fault finding and technical troubleshooting

Systems thinking and structured problem-solving

Strong analytical and process optimisation skills

Ability to bridge engineering, software, and operations

High attention to detail and quality

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Self-driven with a growth mind-set

Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Product Research & Development (R&D)

Conduct inspection, review, and research of new product components for inclusion in existing and future product lines

Evaluate technical feasibility, compatibility, and performance within the current ecosystem

Define initial product engagement strategies and approval pathways for testing and evaluation

2. Product Integration & Systems Engineering

Work closely with software development teams to:

Integrate new hardware and system components

Conduct testing, fault finding, and troubleshooting

Ensure system stability, safety, and overall product functionality

Oversee the full integration lifecycle from concept through to deployment

3. Process Design & Standardisation

Develop best-practice procedures for:

Installation and fitment of products

Testing and validation processes

Documentation and compliance standards

Translate engineering outputs into structured, repeatable operational processes

4. Production & Quality Control

Support transition from R&D into mass production environments

Design and implement:

Production workflows

Quality control (QC) systems

Testing and sign-off procedures

Establish in-field evaluation frameworks and continuous improvement loops

5. Systems, Compliance & Continuous Improvement

Conduct ongoing system evaluations and procedure reviews

Identify operational gaps, risks, and inefficiencies

Develop and implement corrective processes and compliance frameworks

Ensure alignment with safety, regulatory, and internal quality standards

6. Operations & Field Feedback Integration

Engage regularly with operations teams to:

Understand real-world challenges

Translate field issues into R&D problem statements

Drive practical, scalable solutions

7. Project & Team Management

Form part of the software development function in a management capacity

Oversee:

Task allocation

Workload balancing

Timeline tracking and delivery

Provide regular reporting and feedback to senior management

Should you meet the above requirements, we urge you to apply by forwarding your CV along with any supporting documents to Info@glass-house.co.za