Overview:
Manage the Technical department and oversee all new product developments. Provide engineering support to the business unit. The position reports into the Managing Director, and has Reportees: Development Engineers, Innovation Engineer, Project Co-ordinator and Graduate Engineer
Minimum Requirements:
- Grade 12
- Degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
- 6-8 years' experience in a similar role
- Experience in Project Management
Responsibilities:
Business Strategy:
- Assist with the development of new product development strategies.
Management:
- Oversee the design and development of products and processes according to the company's nterests.
- Ensure products and associated jigs and fixtures are developed according to the company's standards and best practices.
- Set, analyse and report on development targets in the form of development time and budget.
- Research and analyse different materials, manufacturing processes, design tolerances and other factors in the developmental process.
- Ensure compliance to all legal and statutory requirements.
- Work efficiently to meet the company's strategic goals and satisfy customer requirements
- Develop and execute Continuous Improvement Programs (CIP) with a cost down mind-set and quality focused.
- Develop, record and present department specific KPI’s.
- Develop and execute departmental training needs analysis.
Customer:
- Maintain existing and developed new customer relationships during the development process and beyond.
- Interact with external and internal customers in a professional manner.
Finance:
- Assist in developing department specific budgets and ensuring these are achieved.
- Maintain and enforce good time keeping skills and the efficient usage of company time within the department.
- Protect company assets (working capital & fixed assets)
- Detect and prevent fraud
- Promote good Corporate Governance
SHEQ:
- Adhere to and enforce compliance to company SHEQ policy.
- Be mindful of SHEQ issues in the development and hand over process and that these are designed out of the products manufacture, fitment and operation.
- Identify potential hazards and critical safety issues in the workplace.
- Address workplace hazards and risks immediately
- Work safely and use safety equipment.
- Comply with the requirements of the Quality Management Systems.
Policies and Procedures:
- Operate according to standard operating procedures and within the parameters of applicable legislation.
Competencies: Knowledge and Skills:
- Product and Process Knowledge.
- Engineering first principals.
- Understanding of health and safety within the manufacturing environment.
- CAE software, preferably Catia V5 or SolidWorks.
- Time management and teamwork skills.
- Familiar with quality systems, preferably ISO 9001 and IATF16949
- Sense of urgency in completing tasks.
- Good communication skills.
- Self-motivated.
- “Out the box” critical thinking abilities
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