Plant Engineer - Staff Solutions
Kariega / Uitenhage
1 day(s) ago
Permanent
Salary - Market Related
Our client in the automotive manufacturing industry is seeking an experienced Plant Engineer with strong technical expertise and excellent customer liaison skills to join their team in Kariega.
Skills
Automotive Customer Liaison Engineering Plant EngineerKey Responsibilities
- Ensure maximum plant and equipment availability.
- Plan and manage preventative and corrective maintenance.
- Lead engineering and continuous improvement projects.
- Support production to achieve quality, cost and delivery targets.
- Investigate equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety and quality standards.
- Liaise with customers regarding engineering and technical matters.
- Build and maintain strong customer relationships.
- Manage engineering contractors and service providers.
- Prepare engineering reports and monitor maintenance costs.
- Provide technical support to production and maintenance teams.
- Strong customer focus.
- Leadership and team management.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Problem-solving and decision-making ability.
- Planning and organisational skills.
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Degree or National Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering.
- Minimum 5 years' engineering experience within a manufacturing environment.
- Automotive industry experience is advantageous.
- Experience in plant maintenance, engineering projects and continuous improvement.
- Knowledge of preventative and predictive maintenance.
- Sound understanding of IATF 16949, ISO standards and the OHS Act.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and customer liaison skills.
- Computer literacy (MS Office and maintenance systems).
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