Technical Senior Manager - Mechanical or Metallurgical Manufacturing

This position is accountable for the development and execution of the company''''s technical strategy in the region in which the is responsible providing the technical resources necessary to achieve success in business plans. Additionally, the Technical Senior Manager must ensure the correct development of the technical specifications for the manufacture of products from the different sources of supply and provide the necessary resources for the development of new products, materials and applications. This position will also support the transfer of value-added solutions, through its connection with the Global Technical Department.

General Scope

1. The Senior Manager is to uphold the regional technical vision for the department and manage resources and executables in concert with approved, yearly budgets.

• The Senior Manager must monitor the scope of different technical activity leaders, such as : The Product Design Team (with its three product line specialties and Project Management
• The Materials development team (support in the development and understanding in the application of various materials), and
• The Product Management activities (using the Application and Field Support Engineers for this).

The Senior Manager is to work freely with the other global groups within the Technical Department and is expected to actively participate in cross-regional (US, Chile and China), functional committees supporting simulation, design development, drawing control protocols, VAES and ME FIT Projects, etc.

Principal Accountabilities

Position Qualifications and Experience Requirements :

Have a Bachelors degree in Mechanical or Metallurgical Engineering

A Masters degree is preferred.

Strong Customer Focus approach combined with a proactive business perspective.

Have at least ten years of experience working in a manufacturing environment.

Have experience in mining business and mineral processing knowledge.

Have experience providing solutions, products and services to customers, through engineering design and services.

Have oral and written proficiency in English

Salary - Market related