South Africa: Assistant Manager (Projects & Mechatronics) posted by G-Core Capital

Experiential and Educational requirements:
– BTech/BSC degree – Mechatronics Engineering
– 1-2 years’ experience in manufacturing and design field
– Good command of technologies, tools & best practices in Mechanical Design, Robotics and PLC programming.
– Good oral communication skills and confidence in dealing with a range of people, including clients, contractors, designers, and directors
– Ability to work well within a team and under pressurised environment
– The ability to work within cost constraints and to deadlines
– IT skills, particularly computer-aided design, PLC programming and Robotics.

Essential duties and responsibilities:
– Mechanical / Engineering designs using solid works professional or CATIA V5
– Design and quality control the manufacture of tooling and mechanical test fixtures & improve production processes
– Design and implement cost effective equipment modifications to improve safety and reliability
– Develop project specifications and outline designs
– Develop, test, and evaluate theoretical designs
– Solve complex problems with sub – contractors, suppliers, and customers
– Manage projects using engineering principles and techniques
– Agreeing budgets, timescales and specifications with clients and managers
– Maintain product and company reputation by complying with government regulations
– Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
– Prepare and deliver technical presentations that explain products or services to customers and prospective customers
– Secure and renew orders and arrange delivery
– Designing, developing, and enhancing electro-mechanical systems and mechatronic devices.
– Creating automated systems and the software to control them.
– Conducting research, documenting findings, and presenting reports at meetings.
– Developing design documents for mechanical parts and final products.
– Identifying areas of weakness in the production line or finished products and making recommendations for improvement.
– Understanding problems or client briefs and developing solutions that satisfy them.
– Technical and aftersales support on robots.