Senior Engineer

Position RequirementsThe Group currently has a vacancy for a technically knowledgeable and engineering solutions-driven individual to provide effective routine maintenance and repair services across all departments within the SA Metal Group and Provide leadership and management of the engineers in the Engineering Team. The responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
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 level
Detailed design of industrial machines, sub-components, sheet metal design, weldments & large scale assemblies
Generate detailed drawings and BOM’s
Prepare manufacturing and assembly instructions
Extensive experience with industrial machinery and structural design
Ensuring all inspection and preventative maintenance tasks are documented and scheduled on the group CMMS
Liaise with other departments about failures and potential solutions
Drive preventive and predictive maintenance
Undertake quality assurance on mechanical work executed
Compile reports on failures and tasks
Job DescriptionThe Group currently has a vacancy for a technically knowledgeable and engineering solutions-driven individual to provide effective routine maintenance and repair services across all departments within the SA Metal Group and Provide leadership and management of the engineers in the Engineering Team. The responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
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 level
Detailed design of industrial machines, sub-components, sheet metal design, weldments & large scale assemblies
Generate detailed drawings and BOM’s
Prepare manufacturing and assembly instructions
Extensive experience with industrial machinery and structural design
Ensuring all inspection and preventative maintenance tasks are documented and scheduled on the group CMMS
Liaise with other departments about failures and potential solutions
Drive preventive and predictive maintenance
Drive continuous improvement
Undertake quality assurance on mechanical work executed
Compile reports on failures and tasks
Qualifying Experience
BSc/B.Eng./B„Tech in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
5 - 10 years' experience in the maintenance or production environment
Valid driver’s license
Competency in computer-aided engineering design and drawing
Hands - on working experience in a maintenance or manufacturing environment
Proven project management experience
Proven leadership experience
Excellent communication skills
Ability to work independently
Experience in hydraulic system design and maintenance advantageous
Experience in electrical control systems advantageous
Proven leadership experience
Must be fully Computer literate (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook)
Must have Strong proven administrative skills
Experience working with an Computerized Maintenance Management System
Knowledgeable on the Occupational Health & Safety Act
Sound communication skills (understand, read and write English)
Must be prepared to work overtime when required
QUALIFYING ATTRIBUTES
Good communication skills, both written and verbal
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to multi-task and manage a demanding workload in a pressurised environment
Ability to effectively communicate with people on all levels
Being self-motivated and results-driven
Being disciplined in following procedures when executing tasks
Being able to work both independently and in a team
Good time management skills
High work standards
Being organised
Logical and detail orientated methodologies
Commitment to a strong business ethic and integrity
Conflict resolution capabilities
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