Electronics Engineer/Technical Manager

Recruiter:

MECS Africa

Job Ref:

JHB009573/LB

Date posted:

Friday, July 1, 2022

Location:

Durban, South Africa

Salary:

600000 Annually

JOB SUMMARY:
My client in Durban is seeking a Technical Manager with a degree in electronics or computer science to oversee all technical aspects of contract / design for manufacturing (DFM) production.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Minimum and Key Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electronics/Computer Science engineering required.
At least 10 years of related experience required.
Excellent leadership and management skills are critical
Strong interpersonal skills
Excellent communication skills at a technical and professional level

Responsibilities:

Management of all Process Engineering activities within the production environment, this includes overseeing that all production processes are functioning.
Designing and evaluation new production processes, Introducing new and innovation production methods and equipment.
Overseeing the entire technical team and ensuring that they are fulfilling their duties with respect to management of AOI, development of SOP’s and works instructions, and providing general technical assistance
Creating and defining production process requirements with respect to Labour requirements and ensuring production is capable is meeting this whilst also ensuring this is kept as cost effective as possible
Designing manufacturing processes that take into considerations the output and quality requirements
Reviewing customer data packs and products and identifying any issues up front that could lead to confusion, mistakes, or general uncertainty
Providing technical support to the company and its various departments
Develop and manage all product and process costings
Implement and responsible for all technical standards
DFM analysis of all products and working liaison with customers regarding DFM requirements to minimize production defects
Defining stencil requirements for new products and liaising and ordering from stencil manufacturers (i.e., apertures reductions etc.)
Overseeing PCB’s requirements of new productions and establishing any specific customer requirements
Assessing all equipment requirements and creating a technology roadmap for the company and recommend equipment and processes based on the cost and ROI
Evaluating and assisting production, configuration and purchasing with queries related to components, such as relevance, appropriateness, and correctness
Liaising with suppliers and customers on any technical issues or queries to allow the config, commercial and production areas of our business to continue with little interruption
Supporting role to all Business Development activities
Creation and designing of all Jigs & fixtures required and working with the relevant suppliers to quote, manufacture and supply
Management of process team to investigate and root cause corrective actions
Ensure effective succession planning for technical staff and production support
Run and manage technical review meetings for new products
Justify and request suitable training material or courses where required for any staff
Control and report on all prototype and pre-production builds
Assist in ensuring compliance with Quality Management System
Motivate, engage, guide, and encourage team for continuous improvement and retention of key personnel
Provide yearly capex and maintenance budgets
Ensure all equipment that requires calibration is calibrated on time
Maintain Altegra Guage manager calibration software
Managing and leading any new projects

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