Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Donaldson; Epping; Vor Ort; EUR 70 000 - 90 000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading filtration solutions company is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager in Oberösterreich, Austria. The role involves leading the Industrial Engineering and Maintenance Departments, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Candidates should possess an engineering degree and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. Strong leadership and problem-solving skills are essential. This position provides opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative environment.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum of 5 years post-graduate experience.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing equipment and process engineering.
• Experience managing Capital investment projects.

Aufgaben

• Lead and manage the Industrial Engineering and Maintenance Departments.
• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance programs.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Proactive attitude

Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing

Ausbildung

Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Degree/Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

Donaldson is committed to solving the world’s most complex filtration challenges. Together, we make cool things. As an established technology and innovation leader, we are continuously evolving to meet the filtration needs of our changing world. Join a culture of collaboration and innovation that matters and a chance to learn, effect change, and make meaningful contributions at work and in communities.

The Manufacturing Engineering Manager will be responsible for planning, directing, supervising, leading and coordinating the activities and work of the Industrial Engineering and Maintenance Departments to achieve maximum financial benefit from the plant’s capital expenditures, maintenance expenditures, production equipment and fixed assets. This role will be based at our South African, Cape Town branch.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Industrial Engineering and Maintenance Departments.
• Coordinate engineering projects related to process improvements, equipment upgrades, and new installations.
• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance programs to minimize downtime and maximize equipment availability at the lowest cost.
• Manage the budgets for maintenance and engineering projects, including the procurement of equipment and spare parts.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations and promote a culture of safety in all engineering activities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using methodologies such as Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) to improve plant efficiency, reduce product manufacturing costs and the environmental impact of operations.
• Drive technical innovation in the manufacturing space especially those related to safety, reliability and efficiency.
• Prepare technical reports, maintenance schedules, and performance metrics for senior management.
• Mentor and develop engineering staff, fostering skills development and succession planning.
• Sustain or develop a network base with equipment vendors
• Develop a work environment within manufacturing that promotes trust, teamwork quality and safety
• Assign accountability, build teams, hire, develop, evaluate, train, coach and discipline with corrective action as needed
• Ensure the adherence to DFSPL policies, practices, and procedures
• To establish, update and maintain all manufacturing data files.
  
  

Job Requirements

• Industrial Engineering or Mechanical engineering Degree/Diploma
• Minimum of 5 years appropriate post graduate experience.
• Good leadership skills with a proven track record of supervising a team.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing equipment, equipment maintenance and process engineering
• Comprehensive knowledge of Lean Manufacturing methods. A six-sigma certification will be advantageous
• Knowledge of OH&S Act and ISO standards
• Must have experience in managing Capital investment projects.
• Experienced in the development and control of expense budgets
• High degree of knowledge on all Microsoft Office products
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Must be assertive, proactive, innovative and tenacious with excellent problem-solving skills
• The ability to work effectively in a multicultural and diverse work environment
  
  

Please note that this appointment will be made in line with the requirements of the Employment Equity Act and Donaldson Filtration Systems (PTY) Ltd Employment Equity Policy.

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