Technical Manager - Midrand, South Africa - Flink Recruitment

Description

As a Technical Manager in the automotive industry, you will be responsible for overseeing the technical aspects of product development, manufacturing processes, and quality assurance within the automotive sector. 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.

Key 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 16949), regulatory requirements, and customer specifications. Develop and execute quality control plans, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actions to address any deviations or issues.
• 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
• Related higher education beneficial
• 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.