Technical Manager

4 weeks ago


Durban, South Africa Abantu Staffing Solutions Full time

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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