Executive - Manufacturing Engineer - 4IR Research

Recruiter:

MECS Africa

Job Ref:

JHB008621/LB

Date posted:

Thursday, June 17, 2021

Location:

Pretoria, South Africa

Salary:

2000000 Annually

SUMMARY:
My client is seeking an Executive to manage the manufacturing cluster in research, development and innovation.
Must have: Demonstrated experience of modernisation, digitisation of factories and manufacturing processes exploiting 4IR technology opportunities;

POSITION INFO:
Experience and qualifications required:

A Master’s Degree in a manufacturing related engineering qualification (mechanical, industrial, electronics, and mechatronics);
A Doctoral degree would be an added advantage;
Business Management qualification will be an added advantage;
At least eight years’ senior management experience in manufacturing research, development innovation (RDI) and commercialisation in industry or leading Research and Technology Organisation (RTO);
Demonstrated track record of strategy development and implementation in manufacturing;
Demonstrated business development and commercialisation in the manufacturing sector;
Demonstrated application of a systems approach in manufacturing;
Demonstrated experience of modernisation, digitisation of factories and manufacturing processes exploiting 4IR technology opportunities;
Deep manufacturing industry experience;
Demonstrated experience in advanced materials, parts fabrication, assemblies, product development, factory optimisation, supply chain optimisation;
Demonstrated experience of people management, project management and organisational development;
Proven track record of managing minimum annual budget of R100 million linked to RDI initiatives in industry or leading RTO;
Proven track record of successful IP commercialisation;
Excellent communicator with strong business acumen;
Evidence of high-level industry engagement and stakeholder management, manufacturing related networks;
4IR challenges and opportunities for RSA industry;
Strategic Partnership Development;
Deep understanding of industry needs, challenges;
Understanding of the National System of Innovation as relevant to Manufacturing Industries.

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