Engineering Coordinator

1 day ago

Aganang Local Municipality, South Africa PG Group Full time R1 000 000 - R2 500 000 per year

Shatterprufe is the leading manufacturer and distributor of OE Auto and aftermarket replacement glass products. The company manufactures genuine Shatterprufe laminated windscreens and Armourplate toughened automotive safety glass products. Three automotive glass plants manufacture over 4 million pieces of laminated and toughened glass a year for customers worldwide. Shatterprufe products are installed by Original Motor manufacturers in Southern Africa.

Main job purpose 

  • To manage and control engineering activities, not limited to but inclusive of scheduled maintenance, breakdown maintenance, mini projects, engineering spares, and safety in order to achieve maximum machine up-time and world class engineering standards.

Main Objective

  • Lead an Engineering maintenance team and ensure optimal machine up-time through proactive maintenance within specified lead times in order to improve production output.   
  • Ensure that breakdowns are responded to within stipulated time frames to ensure minimal downtime and to maximize plant productivity.   
  • Conduct root cause analysis in order to determine root cause of the breakdown and to prevent recurrence.   
  • To ensure staff are effectively managed and held accountable through performance and disciplinary procedures, and that staff are developed and mentored through the talent management and IDP processes to drive capability in business.   
  • Propose improvements and alterations to machinery and equipment to ensure quality and productions volumes are optimized.    
  • Drive safety in area of responsibility and ensure 100% compliance with all safety procedures and policies. 
  • Monitor costs associated with Contractors, energy, waste, material, maintenance, spares and reworks to ensure that costs do not exceed budget parameters.  
  • Ensure effective communication of relevant information to all stakeholders to support effective decision making for the business. 
  • To ensure staff are effectively managed and held accountable through performance and disciplinary procedures, and that staff are developed and mentored to drive capability in the business. 

Critical job requirements

  • Grade 12
  • National Diploma in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering
  • 5years experience in a maintenance / engineering / process environment
  • 2 years supervisory experience within a similar role
  • 3 year's experience within a manufacturing environment

Knowledge

  • SCADA Computer packages
  • PLC
  • Understanding of electrical and Thyristor drives
  • Strong working knowledge of instrumentation / automation (e.g. robotics, CNC machines, controllers, digital and analogue automation)
  • Knowledge of Pneumatics and Hydraulics
  • AC drives and servo systems
  • Robotic systems
  • Ethernet network systems
  • PC / Machine interface

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Problem solving and diagnostic ability
  • Flexibility
  • Analytical
  • Detail orientated
  • Conscientious
  • Organized
  • Computer literacy
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Mentoring and coaching

PG Group, and its subsidiaries, are committed to the principles of employment equity and as such are equal opportunity employers.  Qualified applicants who apply for any vacancies will be considered with due consideration based on of fairness and equity. Factors such as race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or disability are not consider exclusively and are not determinative of any appointments made by PG Group or its subsidiaries

Requisition ID: 3031

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