Assistant Manager Projects & Agency: Mechatronics M/F

Job title: Assistant Manager Projects & Agency: Mechatronics M/F

About the Role

CFAO South Africa is seeking an experienced Assistant Manager to join the Machinery team based in Durban. The role is to co-ordinate the sourcing, installation, technical support and ongoing maintenance of agreed products in line with project objectives, compliance requirements and distributor rights.

What You'll Do

• Coordinate sourcing, installation, technical support and ongoing maintenance of agreed products in line with project objectives, compliance requirements and distributor rights.
• 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; manage projects using engineering principles, agreeing budgets, timescales and specifications with clients and managers.
• Prepare and deliver technical presentations to explain products or services to customers and prospective customers; secure and renew orders and arrange delivery.
• Design, develop, and enhance electro-mechanical systems and mechatronic devices; create automated systems and the software to control them.
• Conduct research, document findings, and present reports; develop design documents for mechanical parts and final products.
• Identify areas of weakness in the production line or finished products and make recommendations for improvement; work with sub-contractors, suppliers, and customers to solve problems.
• Provide technical and aftersales support on robots.
• Maintain product and company reputation by complying with government regulations.

What We're Looking For

• BTec/BSc degree – Mechatronics Engineering.
• 1-2 years’ experience in manufacturing and design field.
• Strong command of technologies, tools & best practices in Mechanical Design, Robotics and PLC programming; proficiency with CAD tools (SolidWorks Professional or CATIA V5).
• Good oral communication skills and confidence in dealing with clients, contractors, designers and directors; ability to work well within a team and under pressure.
• Ability to work within cost constraints and to deadlines; experience in project management and budgeting.
• IT skills, particularly computer-aided design, PLC programming and robotics.
• Experience in designing tooling, fixtures and quality control, and in developing cost-effective equipment modifications to improve safety and reliability.
• Problem solving with sub-contractors, suppliers and customers; able to deliver technical and aftersales support on robots.