Director of Engineering Automotive
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Duties & Responsibilities
ENVIRONMENT:
A dynamic Engineering Service Provider in Durbanville is seeking a Director of Engineering to join their team and align with the companys culture which thrives on adaptability and change. The role is based in Durbanville with the possibility of relocating to the USA after one year if required. The ideal candidate will be a wellrounded emotionally intelligent professional capable of handling complexity in a fastpaced environment. A selfstarter with a keen attention to detail they will bring a positive energy to the workplace and demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in their role. A Bachelors degree in engineering is required with a Masters degree in Engineering Management preferred and advantageous for securing the role. The position requires 15 years of engineering experience.
DUTIES:
- The Director Engineering will develop and manage the direction and daily activities of the Companys Engineering team with the focus on people organization and process.
- The position will also oversee process improvements to the product development process lead the development of reporting managers and oversee the development of the others in the department.
Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Lead and mentor the Engineering Organization which includes providing technical leadership and direction to engineers and program teams.
- Incorporates company strategy industry developments regulatory requirements customer voice and longterm supplier relationships to develop robust and costeffective vehicle products.
- Develop robust product concepts design for manufacturability and optimal component cost.
- Train Engineering team to improve the fulfilment of their current role and prepare them for future roles in the company. Training and mentoring these engineers in the use of the companys full scope of analysis tools.
- Analyse and resolve problems and provides technical assistance as is necessary.
- Work extensively with colleagues to produce results within a fastpaced and highpressure atmosphere.
- Work with project team to develop robust product concepts design for manufacturability and optimal component cost maintain or exceed quality expectations deliver on project timelines and provide superior customer communication and a high degree of sense of urgency in all aspects of the role.
- Develop robust product concepts design for manufacturability and optimal component cost.
REQUIREMENTS:
- A Bachelors degree from a fouryear college or university in engineering is required.
- A Masters degree in Engineering management is preferred and will be beneficial in securing this role.
- 15 Years of engineering experience
- Minimum of 5 years proven track record of leading and mentoring a team.
- Willing to relocate to the USA
- Willing to travel overseas for variable periods
- South African Citizenship
ATTRIBUTES
- Strong analytical and technical skills to understand business practices.
- Attention to detail
- Excellent in task management
- Ability to work under pressure
- Good Written and Verbal Communication (English)
- Computer literacy with advanced Microsoft Excel skills
While we would really like to respond to every application should you not be contacted for this position within 10 working days please consider your application unsuccessful.
COMMENTS:
When applying for jobs ensure that you have the minimum job requirements. Only SA Citizens will be considered for this role. If you are not in the mentioned location of any of the jobs please note your relocation plans in all applications for jobs and correspondence. Apply here email a Word copy of your CV to Jade@datafin and mention the reference number of the job.
Desired Experience & Qualification
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
