Engineering Manager: Automotive Solutions
- Alberton, Gauteng
- Permanent
- Full-time
-POSITION INFO:Engineering Manager: Automotive Solutions
Location: Gauteng, South Africa
Type: Permanent | Middle ManagementLead maintenance excellence. Drive operational performance.This is a pivotal opportunity for a hands-on engineering leader with strong technical and people management skills to optimise operations and drive continuous improvement within a dynamic automotive manufacturing environment.About the RoleYou'll support the Operations Executive and manage customised solutions for a leading automotive client. You'll oversee daily operations, long-term maintenance planning, energy management, risk assessments, quality management, and continuous optimisation of plant performance - ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, service level agreements, and client expectations.What You'll DoOversee operations and maintenance planning, daily monitoring, and capital replacement initiativesDevelop and implement disaster recovery and energy saving conceptsOptimise plant performance, materials, and spare parts managementConsult and build strong relationships with the client's FM teamEnsure compliance with statutory, ISO 9001, OHSAS 18001, and environmental requirementsDrive internal audits, root cause analysis, risk assessments, and job specificationsLead and develop your operations team, performance reviews, and talent retentionChampion a maintenance engineering approach that adds value through innovation and cost reductionProduce accurate reports, manage budgets, and align with service agreementsWhat You BringBTech or BSc in Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical) with strong commercial acumenGovernment Certificate of Competency ( ) preferredMinimum 5 years' experience in a similar production or facilities management environmentProven staff leadership, performance management, and quality assurance skillsStrong planning, problem-solving, and relationship-building abilityExcellent communication, client service focus, and high resilience under pressureSolid MS Office and SAP proficiency; health & safety and environmental knowledgeWhat Success Looks Like
A smooth-running operation that exceeds client expectations through best-in-class maintenance strategies, energy efficiency, and continuous improvement - all driven by your proactive leadership and technical expertise.
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