Assistant Manager, Durban

Purpose of the job:
To co-ordinate the sourcing, installation, technical support and ongoing maintenance of agreed products in line with agreed project objectives, compliance requirements and distributor rights.

Experiential and Educational requirements:
BTec/BSC degree – Mechatronics Engineering
1-2 years' experience in manufacturing and design field
Good command of technologies, tools & best practices in Mechanical Design, Robotics and PLC programming.
Good oral communication skills and confidence in dealing with a range of people, including clients, contractors, designers, and directors
Ability to work well within a team and under pressurized environment
The ability to work within cost constraints and to deadlines
IT skills, particularly computer-aided design, PLC programming and Robotics.

Essential duties and responsibilities:
Mechanical / Engineering designs using solid works professional or CATIA V5

Design and quality control the manufacture of tooling and mechanical test fixtures & improve production processes
Design and implement cost effective equipment modifications to improve safety and reliability
Develop project specifications and outline designs
Develop, test, and evaluate theoretical designs
Solve complex problems with sub – contractors, suppliers, and customers
Manage projects using engineering principles and techniques
Agreeing budgets, timescales and specifications with clients and managers
Maintain product and company reputation by complying with government regulations
Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
Prepare and deliver technical presentations that explain products or services to customers and prospective customers
Secure and renew orders and arrange delivery
Designing, developing, and enhancing electro-mechanical systems and mechatronic devices.
Creating automated systems and the software to control them.
Conducting research, documenting findings, and presenting reports at meetings.
Developing design documents for mechanical parts and final products.
Identifying areas of weakness in the production line or finished products and making recommendations for improvement.
Understanding problems or client briefs and developing solutions that satisfy them.
Technical and aftersales support on robots.