Executive Manager: Engineering

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Engineering role at Rheinmetall
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• Maintenance (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation)
• Site and Ground (Air, Water, Steam, Terrain, Solar)
• Steam Generation
• Reliability
• Maintenance sub-contractors

The Executive Manager:
Engineering remains accountable for the legal compliance of the site in terms of the General Machinery Regulations as stipulated within the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

• Plan and conduct technical and problem‑solving investigations and modifications on product/processes, technology or equipment.
• Monitoring the processes/equipment, assist and give inputs to financial studies, initiate and give inputs to HAZOP studies and do risk analysis to maximise the equipment’s efficiency.
• Liaise with internal clients, project managers, process engineering and maintenance support personnel and communicate technical information to cross‑functional team members to ensure optimal service delivery.
• Liaise with external suppliers and service providers; communicate technical information to ensure optimal product and service delivery.
• Write technical reports, as part of motivation for modifications to improve productivity output on plant and equipment. Generate new documentation if affected by projects/modifications/upgrades.
• Generate and implement new ideas for improving processes while keeping abreast of relevant and new process information by conducting technical research.
• Maintains and adheres to appropriate regulations within OHS Act, Explosives Act, and implements ISO and NOSA standards with respect to SHE/Quality/Engineering. Adheres and implements RDM Policies and Procedures to maintain high production and engineering standards.
• Work effectively with engineers, technicians, maintenance personnel, supervisors, and floor personnel to resolve day‑to‑day issues.
• Provides technically innovative counsel/coaching to plant personnel to aid the simplification of engineering and technical skills transfer and identifying technical training needs.
• Provides input for capital, maintenance and overhead budgets/forecasts/modifications and project costs and identifies cost saving opportunities.
• Reduced operational downtime as a result of equipment/facility failures.
• Reduction of cost associated to equipment/facility maintenance through effective reliability engineering.
• Adheres and implements Rheinmetall Denel Munitions Policies and Procedures and ensures compliance to ISO Standards with respect to SHE/Quality/Environmental/Energy.

• Sc. Degree in Mechanical/Electrical or Mechatronics.
• At least 7 years’ experience as Engineer in the Production, Maintenance, Reliability or Asset Integrity department of which 3 years should have been in a leadership role.
• Must hold a valid Government Certificate of Competency (GCC).
• Knowledge of SHE/OHS/Quality Systems.
• Explosives Act and relevant legislation will be advantageous.
• SAP literate (Plant Maintenance module).
• High ethical standards.
• A team player with good interpersonal skills and the capability to interact with people at all levels.
• Decision‑maker, motivated and self‑disciplined.
• Proactive, investigative with tenacity & initiative.

• Competitive compensation package with incentive bonus and pension fund.
• Medical Schemes.
• Stable employer background.
• Opportunity to work on major projects within our Weapons and Ammunition Division.
• Extensive Employee Assistance Program to support overall health and well‑being.
• Career development and progress opportunities.
• Individual and diverse training opportunities and programs (Bursary Schemes).
• Subsidised canteen on site with themed days and multiple dietary options.
• Innovative and dynamic working environment and culture.
• Work as part of a team with real purpose in what we do.
• Participation in (international) Rheinmetall activities and events.

• Seniority level:
  Director
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries:
  Defense and Space Manufacturing