Reporting Line: Managing DirectorOverall Technical Duties: Management of the Technical department and all related activities, and adherence to all relevant legislation, regulations and IntergratedManagement 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 Group IMS.Participation in audits (IATF16949:2016, internal system audits, internal process/VDA6.3 audits).Manage and ensure adherence to KPI targets for technical processes.Overall Maintenance Duties: Management 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.Manage all maintenance processes as per requirements of Group IMS.Participation in audits (IATF16949:2016, internal system audits, internal process/VDA6.3 audits).Manage and ensure adherence to KPI targets for maintenance processesAdditional Specific Duties: • Electrical :o Single phase connections on portable electrical tools and equipmento Three phase connections on motors, pumps and equipmento Perform fault-finding on single and three phase circuits.o Read and understand electrical diagrams.o Perform periodic factory earth leakage testing.• Hydraulic –o Read and understand hydraulic diagrams.o Perform fault-finding on hydraulic problems.o Repair and/or replace hydraulic parts.• Pneumatic:o Read and understand pneumatic diagrams.o Perform fault-finding on pneumatic problems.o Repair and/or replace pneumatic parts.• Electromechanical :o Perform replacement and/or servicing of pumps.o Perform fault-finding on heat pump errors.o PLC control - surface treatment planto HMI control - surface treatment planto Programming pipe bender - CNC• LPG : o Understand burner faults and codes and perform problem solving.o Perform exchange of burners.o Perform ionisation and ignition probe changes.o Perform fault finding on LPG vapouriser.• Welding: o Weld penetration: Ensure that weld penetration complies with acceptable level according to standard.o Weld quality: Ensure bead size and length as well as visual inspection.o Perform destructive testing.o Perform non-destructive testing.o Programme Kuka Krc 2 robot programming.o Kuka Krc 2 welding touch upo Programme Kuka Krc 4 robot programming.o Kuka Krc 4 welding touch up• Testing:o Have and apply knowledge of SABS 1430.o Have and apply knowledge of SABS 1465.o Have and apply knowledge of Road Traffic Act.o Perform in-house testing to SABS 1430 (non-certified site).o Perform in-house testing to SABS 1564 (non-certified site).• Research and development/project management :o Customer specific requirements.o Strength of materials.o Perform costing.o RFQs.o Design.o Prototyping.o 2D CAD (AutoCAD).o 3D CAD (AutoCAD).o Special characteristics (ILR, ISC, IFF, Isnp).o Torque.o Initial sample inspections.o Create flow charts.o Create work instructions (“WIS”).o Train staff to work instructions.o Engineering change requests (serial production and project phase).o Deviation requests.o Time and motion studies including line balancing during project phase.o APIS –         - FMEA software.         - DFMEA.         - PFMEA.         - Control plan.         - Have and apply knowledge of AIAG/VDA FMEA handbook.Maintenance:o CMM software (C-Works) –? Predictive maintenance.? Preventative maintenance.? Load new assets to CMM:             - FP (Fixed plant)            - LP (Loose Plant)            -  CF (Checking Fixtures)            -  SA (Jigs, Moulds, etc.)? Maintain assets on CMM.? Create work orders on CMM.? Close work orders on CMM.? Perform shutdown and startup maintenance.? Arrange forklift load tests, servicing and inspections.? Ensure mean time between failures is within set target.Ensure mean time to repair is within set target.? Ensure mean time to failure is within set target.? Manage and maintain critical spares list.Bills of Materials :o Create, check, update and perform routing.• Information and IT –o Document control relating to maintenance, issue of work instructions, CMM work orders, etc.o Perform fault finding on IT (PC/network) issues before escalating to IT service provider.o Oversee server backup.o Oversee PC maintenance.o Oversee server maintenance.o Obtain quotations for new IT equipment and/or repairs.Support: o Create spare parts lists.o Maintain spare parts lists.o Create operating manuals.o Create repair manuals.o Maintain repair manuals.o Participate in 8D problem-solving meetings.• Energy: o Perform tracking, identify trends and control usage to ensure within set targets for –       -  Water       - LPG       - Diesel       - Electricity Required Expertise: Degree in Mechanical EngineeringProficiency in CADProficiency in APISProficiency in CMMExperience in using ERP systemsUnderstanding of the automotive industryKnowledge of SABS 1430, SABS 1564 and SABS 1080Knowledge of IATF16969:2016 and VDA6.3:2023Required Experience: 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 audits. Required Attributes and Skills: Excellent 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 skillsComputer literacy, including Microsoft Office suiteProficiency in English, including excellent grammar and spellingProficiency in isiXhosa would be advantageous