Engineering Manager

SUMMARY:
An established engineering company based in Krugersdorp serving the mining and mineral processing sector is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager: Spares, Services & Reliability.

POSITION INFO:
Minimum Requirements Qualifications BEng Mechanical Engineering BSc Mechanical Engineering BTech Mechanical Engineering (with extensive relevant experience) Highly Advantageous: Professional Registration (Pr Eng or Pr Tech Eng) Reliability Engineering qualification Failure Analysis training Project Management qualification Experience Required Minimum 10 years' experience within vibrating equipment, mineral processing equipment, or mining equipment manufacturing. Minimum 5 years in a senior engineering or technical leadership role. Strong experience with vibrating screens, feeders, exciters and vibratory drives. Proven experience conducting root cause failure investigations and reliability assessments. Experience managing and supporting Field Service teams. Strong background in reviewing engineering drawings, specifications and technical documentation. Customer-facing technical support and stakeholder engagement experience. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership Act as the technical authority for all aftermarket products and services. Provide engineering support for vibrating screens, feeders, exciters, and associated equipment. Review and approve technical quotations, repair scopes, and refurbishment recommendations. Support complex customer technical enquiries and problem-solving initiatives. Engineering Design & Technical Review Review and approve manufacturing drawings and technical documentation. Verify engineering specifications and compliance with OEM standards. Evaluate customer modification requests and recommend design improvements. Work closely with Sales Engineering teams to develop technically sound solutions. Manufacturing & Quality Assurance Inspect manufactured components and assemblies for quality and dimensional compliance. Support production teams in resolving technical and engineering challenges. Ensure refurbishment and repair projects meet required engineering standards. Reliability Engineering & Root Cause Analysis Lead failure investigations on equipment and components. Conduct root cause analyses and implement corrective actions. Develop recommendations to improve equipment reliability and operational performance. Prepare technical reports and engineering recommendations for customers and management. Field Services Leadership Provide technical oversight and guidance to Field Service teams. Establish service methodologies, standards, and best practices. Review service reports and technical findings. Conduct site inspections, customer visits, commissioning support, troubleshooting, and maintenance reviews. Customer Technical Support Engage directly with customers to understand operational challenges. Develop engineering solutions aimed at reducing downtime and improving plant performance. Support maintenance planning, reliability improvement initiatives, and equipment optimisation. Balance technical requirements with customer expectations and commercial objectives. Technical Sales Support Support Commercial Managers and Sales Engineers with: Technical evaluations Maintenance budgeting Life-cycle costing Equipment performance assessments Upgrade and optimisation recommendations Continuous Improvement Drive initiatives to improve equipment performance and reliability. Recommend design enhancements and product improvements. Contribute to product development and technical training programmes. Promote engineering excellence and best practices throughout the organisation.