Technical Manager required for a reputable automotive manufacturing company based in East London, Eastern Cape Requirements:Minimum of 10 years’ experience in mechanical engineering and maintenance.Minimum of 5 years’ experience in senior management.Experience in seat manufacturing would be advantageous.Minimum of 5 years’ experience participating in IATF 16949:2016, VDA6.3:2023 and product auditsProficiency in CAD, APIS and CMMKnowledge of SABS 1430, SABS 1564 and SABS 1080Excellent communication skillsCo-ordination skillsProactivenessSound work ethicAbility to be self-motivatedConscientiousnessAbility to work accurately and to deadlinesEfficiencyAbility to work without undue supervisionAbility to work within a teamReport-writing skillsResponsibilities:Management of the Technical department and all related activities, and adherence to all relevant legislation, regulations and Intergrated Management System (IMS) processes (Group and local).Manage Technical department staff, including daily, weekly, monthly, annual and ad hoc activities, employee development, appraisals and disciplinary actions.Manage all technical processes as per requirements of the groupParticipation in audits (IATF16949:2016, internal system audits, internal process/VDA6.3 audits).Manage and ensure adherence to KPI targets for technical processesManagement of the Maintenance department and all related activities, and adherence to all relevant legislation, regulations and Intergrated Management System (IMS) processes (Group and local).Manage Maintenance department staff, including daily, weekly, monthly, annual and ad hoc activities, employee development, appraisals and disciplinary actions.Should you wish to apply please email your CV through to Kerry O’Hagan at