Assistant Manager

Tower Group; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A mechanical engineering firm in Durban seeks a Mechanical Engineer to coordinate the sourcing, installation, and maintenance of products. The ideal candidate will possess a BTec or BSC degree in Mechatronics Engineering along with 1-2 years of experience in the manufacturing and design fields. Key responsibilities include managing engineering designs, providing technical support, and enhancing production processes. Strong skills in robotics and PLC programming along with excellent communication and teamwork abilities are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years’ experience in manufacturing and design field.
• Good command of technologies, tools & best practices.
• Ability to work well within a team and under pressurized environment.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate sourcing, installation, and maintenance of products.
• Design and control manufacturing processes.
• Secure and renew orders and arrange delivery.
• Provide technical and aftersales support on robots.

Skills

Mechanical design

Robotics

PLC programming

SolidWorks

CATIA V5

Technical presentations

Education

BTec / BSC degree – Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

Computer-aided design software

Job description

Purpose of the job:

To co-ordinate the sourcing, installation, technical support and ongoing maintenance of agreed products in line with agreed project objectives, compliance requirements and distributor rights.

Experiential and Educational requirements:

BTec / 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 pressurized 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.