Reference	PE002279/RW
Location	Western Cape, Worcester
Salary Interval	Monthly
Package	None-negotiable
Description	Our client in the Engineering industry is currently looking to employ an Engineering Manager / Head of Engineering based in Worcester in the Western Cape. A wonderful career opportunity awaits you. Requirements: M Eng / MSc Eng/ B Eng / BSc Eng in Mechanical Engineering. 10+ years experience in engineering / product development. 5+ years experience as Engineering Manager or Head of Engineering. In-depth knowledge of systems architecture, design, and development. 3D CAD experience – SolidWorks or Creo Parametric (2D AutoCAD software experience is an advantage). Basic proficiency in scripting with Python. Strong attention to detail. Ability to work under pressure. Good written and verbal communication skills. Team player and quick learner. Visionary of future technologies. Hands-on experience with complex project management. Strong communication, interpersonal and leadership skills. Organisational and time-management skills. Customer relationship management. Out of the box problem solver. Excellent at prioritization. Responsibilities and expectations but not limited to: Collaborate with the Board and Executive team and board of directors to develop growth strategies and initiatives. Set, communicate, and execute the innovation and product roadmap aligned with the organizational strategy. File patents to enhance shareholder value and protect intellectual property in alignment with the strategy. Implement and manage best practices for product development in collaboration with the Quality Team. Lead design and development projects from planning through industrialization, production, and release. Ensure stakeholder involvement throughout the product development process. Lead the engineering team in hardware and software projects for new and existing IP. Guide and support engineers in overcoming technical challenges. Implement and maintain thorough configuration management. Deliver development projects on time, within specifications, and on budget. Provide reporting metrics for the department. Evaluate, negotiate with, appoint, and manage third-party engineering and patent service providers. Provide technical support to manufacturing and oversee the Production Automation System. Oversee technical support services to customers and channel partners. Oversee engineering change management processes within in the QMS. Lead certifications and compliances as required by the market and customers. Stay informed about the competitive and market landscape, expansion opportunities, and industry Developments. Collaborate with the CEO, sales, and marketing teams to ensure new products and services closely align with customer needs. Mentor, coach, and develop a high-performing team of engineers. Report to the Board of Directors on performance against the innovation plan. Inspire, encourage, and cultivate a culture that supports the business vision and strategy. Continuous improvement of Quality Management Systems within the engineering and development functions. Please note should you not receive a response within two weeks of applying you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.

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