Engineering Manager Germiston

Engineering Manager

My client, a leader in the metal and machinery industry, is looking for an Engineering Manager to join their team in Germiston.

The successful individual will have strong management experience, with a solid capacity for leadership and motivating teams. In addition, he/she will have an excellent understanding of hydraulics.

The purpose of the role includes:

• Providing the essential technical knowledge and engineering solutions for effective routine maintenance and repair services to all departments within the Group.
• Providing leadership and management of the engineers in the Engineering Team.
• Providing oversight and taking accountability for all the Engineering Departments (e.g. Boilermaking shop, Fitters, etc.)
• Having awareness and understanding of legislative regulations in respect of Health and Safety (OHSA), Road Ordinance Regulations, Lifting equipment regulations (e.g.: forklift trucks and gantry and truck-mounted cranes)
• Providing constructive input with solving unique challenges in other departments.

Duties & Responsibilities

Duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Project management
• Engineering quality control
• Involvement in the operational aspects of the business (being hands-on)
• Overseeing mechanical design and layout work
• Overseeing the production of drawings for manufacturing
• Overseeing routine and planned maintenance
• Liaising with various service providers
• Troubleshooting equipment breakdowns and facilitating repairs
• Ensuring efficiency and highest possible production levels

Desired Experience & Qualification

REQUIREMENTS:

• BSc/B.Eng./B-Tech in Mechanical Engineering
• 5 – 10 years’ experience in the maintenance or production environment
• 10 years’ experience in a leadership/management role
• Excellent understanding of hydraulics
• Competency in computer-aided engineering design and drawing (maintenance planning software)
• Hands-on working experience in a maintenance or manufacturing environment
• A Government Certificate of Competence - advantageous
• Ability to work independently

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