Engineering Technical Manager Of Automatic Powder Compaction Department

Pilot Tools; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company based in Johannesburg is seeking an Engineer to support the automatic powder compaction department. The role requires strong teamwork, analytical skills, and good observation. Responsibilities include managing the pressing team, improving techniques, finding solutions to defects, and assisting with equipment problems. Applicants should possess a relevant engineering degree or diploma, ideally with some experience. A valid driver's license and own vehicle are necessary for this role.

Qualifications

• Graduate in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering with no experience or less than 2 years' experience.
• Graduate or with 1 to 2 years' experience in BTech or M-Tech.
• Graduate or with 1 to 2 years' experience in Diploma.

Responsibilities

• Manage the pressing team.
• Improve and develop compaction techniques.
• Find solutions to compaction defects.
• Document techniques and solutions.
• Assist with equipment problems.
• Help plan production.

Skills

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Good observation skills

Hands-on approach

Collaboration

Education

BSc Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

BTech or M-Tech in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Diploma in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Power Point

MS Teams

Outlook

Job description

Overview

Pilot Tools - Engineer Position Pilot Tools, a long-established manufacturer of cemented tungsten carbide metal cutting, mining and wear part components based in Denver, Johannesburg, is seeking to employ the services of a suitable engineer to join the engineering team and fulfill a technical support role to the automatic powder compaction department.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage the pressing team.
• Manage, improve, and develop compaction techniques.
• Find solutions to compaction defects.
• Document pressing techniques, defects, and solutions.
• Assist with equipment problems and document maintenance procedures.
• Help plan production and ensure that all supporting information, tools, etc. are ready.

The job requires teamwork, good observation skills, a hands‑on approach, analytical thinking, and collaboration with other department members.

The position reports to the Company Technical Director and forms part of the Engineering Team.

Desired Experience & Qualifications

• BSc Mechanical / Industrial Engineering – Graduate with no experience or with less than 2 years' experience.
• BTech or M-Tech in Mechanical / Industrial Engineering – Graduate or with 1 to 2 years' experience.
• Diploma in Mechanical / Industrial Engineering – Graduate or with 1 to 2 years' experience.

Computer Literacy

• Word
• Excel
• Power Point
• MS Teams
• Outlook

Advantageous skills

• Knowledge of any programming language.

Valid Code 08 Driver's License & Own Vehicle.

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