Senior Technical Manager

Our client in the Automotive sector based in East London, is looking to employ a Senior Technical Manager.

An awesome career opportunity awaits.

Requirements:

• Minimum degree/diploma with qualification in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• PLC experience will be an added advantage.
• At least 10 years’ experience in a similar environment.
• Minimum of 10 years managerial experience.
• Familiar with project management principles.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee both Engineering and Maintenance department to maximize full capacity.
• Liaise with the customers regarding product and process specific requirements.
• Develop and maintain the plant layout and process flows to create the best optimized process area to be effective and efficient.
• Develop project plans and project costing data.
• Develop APQP plans for implementation to ensure the best possible process specifications are met.
• Controls Engineering, project and APQP meetings.
• Oversee departmental responsibilities for engineering changes and development programs.
• Oversee process related downtime and find ways to eliminate this.
• Improve processes to reduce scrap energy and other related matters to ensure a cost saving drive within the department.
• Develop and implement engineering systems and maintenance procedures.
• Manage the implementation various programs and projects in both Engineering and Maintenance departments.
• Effectively manage subordinates and resources.
• Prepare engineering product information for quotation purposes.
• Liaise with the customers and suppliers regarding related technical issues.
• Ensure the YFAI Vision is upheld at all levels.
• Ensure adequate staffing and direct subordinates to achieve relevant goals timeously.
• Plan resources and budgets.
• Responsible for training, coaching, and guidance of subordinates.
• Monitor, manage and report on the performance of the Engineering function.
• Planning, organizing, controlling skills.
• Critical thinking and innovation.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Please note should you not receive a response within two weeks of applying please consider your application unsuccessful.