- Bachelor's Degree/equivalent in a relevant Engineering field (Industrial Engineering, Electromechanical or BEng Engineering)
- 5 years + of experience in a manufacturing environment, of which more than 3 years in a senior management role
- High-tech and high-value (multimillion rand) project implementation & management experience
- Experience in electronic manufacturing methods and practices
- Experience in manufacturing ERP system
- LEAN Manufacturing & PMP Methodologies (Qualifications would be highly beneficial)
- Experience in an electronics manufacturing environment/ Aerospace Manufacturing High-Tech
- Knowledge of environmental test methods and practices (e.g. Dynamic, Vibration, EMC, Thermal)
- Knowledge of industrialization, plant layout, and LEAN manufacturing principles
COMPETENCIES & SKILLS
- Proven ability to articulate a vision and strategy in a way that inspires and motivates a team to focus their energy on achieving business goals.
- Strong leadership skills with a track record for investing in the team and driving results through collaboration.
- Ability to create partnerships across the entire organisation and collaborate with a wide variety of stakeholders from technicians to executives.
- Ability to communicate clearly (in both visual and dialogue environments) to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Adaptable and comfortable in an exciting, dynamic, and evolving environment
- Hands-on with a passion for continuous improvement and building the best hardware
