Manager Automotive Midrand

Flink Recruit Pretoria; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 100 000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized recruitment agency in South Africa is seeking an experienced automotive product development leader. You will oversee the technical aspects of product development, manage a team, and ensure compliance with industry standards. Candidates must have extensive experience in the automotive industry and strong leadership skills. This role presents a unique opportunity to drive innovation and efficiency in engineering processes.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience (typically 8+ years) in technical roles within the automotive industry.
• Strong understanding of automotive engineering principles and quality management systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the technical aspects of automotive product development.
• Supervise a team of engineers and technicians.
• Implement quality management systems and ensure compliance.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization and cost reduction.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on technical requirements.
• Serve as a technical liaison with customers.

Skills

Technical leadership

Quality management

Process optimization

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Matric or related higher education

Higher education in a relevant field

Job description

Reference : PTA

You will play a pivotal role in ensuring that products meet industry standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations while driving innovation and efficiency in engineering processes. Duties & Responsibilities:

Responsibilities

• Product Development: Lead and manage the technical aspects of automotive product development from concept to production, ensuring adherence to project timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Engineering Management: Supervise a team of engineers and technicians, providing guidance, support, and technical expertise to drive performance and achieve project objectives.
• Quality Assurance: Implement and maintain quality management systems to ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g., ISO/TS), regulatory requirements, and customer specifications.
• Process Improvement: Continuously identify opportunities for process optimization, cost reduction, and efficiency improvements in manufacturing processes, materials utilization, and supply chain management.
• Technology Integration: Stay abreast of advancements in automotive technology, materials, and manufacturing processes. Evaluate and recommend new technologies, tools, and methodologies to enhance product performance, reliability, and competitiveness.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams including R&D, manufacturing, procurement, and sales to align technical requirements with business objectives, customer needs, and market trends.
• Risk Management: Identify potential technical risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize disruptions to project timelines, quality, and cost targets.
• Customer Relationship Management: Serve as a technical liaison with customers, addressing inquiries, resolving technical issues, and fostering long-term partnerships.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with relevant automotive regulations, safety standards, and environmental requirements (e.g., emissions regulations, safety standards such as ISO).
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate documentation of technical specifications, project plans, test results, and performance metrics. Prepare regular progress reports and presentations for senior management.

Qualifications

Matric or related higher education; beneficial to have higher education.

Extensive experience (typically 8+ years) in technical roles within the automotive industry, with progressive responsibility and leadership experience.

Strong understanding of automotive engineering principles, manufacturing processes, and quality management systems.