About the position
Our client in the Engineering industry is currently looking to employ an Engineering Manager / Head of Engineering based in Worcester in the Western Cape.
A wonderful career opportunity awaits you.
Requirements:
- M Eng / MSc Eng/ B Eng / BSc Eng in Mechanical Engineering.
- 10+ years experience in engineering / product development.
- 5+ years experience as Engineering Manager or Head of Engineering.
- In-depth knowledge of systems architecture, design, and development.
- 3D CAD experience – SolidWorks or Creo Parametric (2D AutoCAD software experience is an advantage).
- Basic proficiency in scripting with Python.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Team player and quick learner.
- Visionary of future technologies.
- Hands-on experience with complex project management.
- Strong communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Organisational and time-management skills.
- Customer relationship management.
- Out of the box problem solver.
- Excellent at prioritization.
Responsibilities and expectations but not limited to:
- Collaborate with the Board and Executive team and board of directors to develop growth strategies and initiatives.
- Set, communicate, and execute the innovation and product roadmap aligned with the organizational strategy.
- File patents to enhance shareholder value and protect intellectual property in alignment with the strategy.
- Implement and manage best practices for product development in collaboration with the Quality Team.
- Lead design and development projects from planning through industrialization, production, and release.
- Ensure stakeholder involvement throughout the product development process.
- Lead the engineering team in hardware and software projects for new and existing IP.
- Guide and support engineers in overcoming technical challenges.
- Implement and maintain thorough configuration management.
- Deliver development projects on time, within specifications, and on budget.
- Provide reporting metrics for the department.
- Evaluate, negotiate with, appoint, and manage third-party engineering and patent service providers.
- Provide technical support to manufacturing and oversee the Production Automation System.
- Oversee technical support services to customers and channel partners.
- Oversee engineering change management processes within in the QMS.
- Lead certifications and compliances as required by the market and customers.
- Stay informed about the competitive and market landscape, expansion opportunities, and industry Developments.
- Collaborate with the CEO, sales, and marketing teams to ensure new products and services closely align with customer needs.
- Mentor, coach, and develop a high-performing team of engineers.
- Report to the Board of Directors on performance against the innovation plan.
- Inspire, encourage, and cultivate a culture that supports the business vision and strategy.
- Continuous improvement of Quality Management Systems within the engineering and development functions.
Please note should you not receive a response within two weeks of applying you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.
Desired Skills:
- Engineering Manager
- Head of Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- engineering
- product development
- systems architecture
- 3D CAD experience
