Chief Engineer - East London - beBee Careers

Bebee Careers; East London; On-site; ZAR 650,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector is seeking an experienced Engineering Lead to oversee the Engineering Department and guide the team in driving process improvements. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in managing engineers and ensuring compliance with industry standards while enjoying a competitive salary and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Opportunities for growth and development

Qualifications

• Proficiency in computer literacy.
• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems preferred.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Manufacturing Engineers for workflow and quality control.
• Compile weekly engineering KPI reports.
• Champion Continuous Improvement activities with teams.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Tools

Computerized Maintenance Management Systems

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and skilled Engineering Lead to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the Engineering Department, guiding Manufacturing Engineers, and driving process improvements.

Main Responsibilities:

• Directly oversee the Manufacturing Engineers to ensure efficient workflow and quality control.
• Compile weekly reports on engineering KPIs to analyze actual versus target performance metrics.
• Participate in daily operations meetings to provide feedback and implement actions.
• Collaborate with the Maintenance Lead to identify equipment and process improvements.
• Develop and maintain a monthly departmental KPI report with ICA/PCA actions.
• Liaise with suppliers and contractors for project execution.
• Manage expenses and budgets to achieve financial goals.
• Recruit and train new team members following company procedures.
• Lead key KPIs such as PFMEA, Control Plan, and Process Health Sheet updates.
• Champion Continuous Improvement activities with Manufacturing Engineers to drive cycle time improvements, layouts, flows, and Kaizen initiatives.
• Act as a deputy to the Technical Manager.
• Conduct weekly and monthly process audits to ensure compliance with IATF16949 standards.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Proficiency in computer literacy and the ability to learn quickly.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems is preferred.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, driving process improvements and contributing to the organization's success.

We offer a competitive compensation package, including benefits and opportunities for growth and development.