11/12/2017
Production Development Specialist (Mechatronic)
Our Client within the Mining Industry is looking for an experienced Production Development Specialist (Mechatronics) to effectively deliver innovative production automation solutions in line with the company's strategic objectives.
• To assist with developing and/or solution crafting innovative technical, production automation and engineering solutions (hardware and software) in order to improve productivity, reduce cycle-time, and total time from produce to order
• To implement rigorous quality standards for all aspects of the technical, production automation and engineering solution delivery from initial concept to final commissioning and handover
• To assist with the effective management of the technical, production automation and engineering solution resources, or sub-contracted resources (vendor management), to deliver complex multiple projects on time, to budget and ensure compliance to all quality and safety standards
• To recommend best practice changes, adjustments or working practices to technical, production automation and engineering solutions in order to make it more efficient, cost effective, desirable or innovative (continuous improvement)
• To define and document the new technical, production automation and engineering solutions processes and methods necessary to produce a given product, including converting raw materials, components, or parts into finished products
• To ensure quality of the deliverables for the projects, and to produce functional and software design specifications
• To keep up to date with current and developing trends in the mechatronics and (production) automation industry, at a national and international level, and to continuously build on competence and knowledge
• To effectively support ongoing automation projects, and to commission automation production plants
• To effectively execute all programming protocol of automated equipment
• To ensure that all the requirements of the Mine Health and Safety Act, OHS Act, Explosives Act, International and National requirements, as well as customer regulatory requirements are met during production automation projects and on site thus ensuring effective management of SHERQ and adherence to stipulated disciplines for continuous improvement of occupational Safety, Health, Environment and Quality factors that impact on any organisation
Job Knowledge:
• Good understanding about production solutions in the mining explosives industry
• Knowledge of MES (Manufacturing Ex*****on Systems)
• Contractual and commercial awareness
• Working knowledge of engineering best practice, principles and performance standards
• Engineering and Technology — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services
• Design — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models
• Deep understanding of the performance analysis of complex machines
• Mechanical and Electrical — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
• Knowledge of manufacturing/production methods and procedures
• Knowledge of best practice process improvement methods
• Computers and electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming
• Working knowledge of SHERQ
• Knowledge of global explosives products, equipment, and services
• Knowledge of Quality Management
• Knowledge of Project Management principles and methodology
• Knowledge of design and visualisation software (i.e. AutoCAD)
Job Related Skills:
• Ability to monitor, analyse and integrate data
• Ability to solution craft with best practice fit-for-purpose recommendations, keeping in mind the variables and strategic intent of the organisation, and reporting writing skills
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), with the ability to effectively convey complex information at all levels of an organisation
• Ability to proactively engage all types of stakeholders
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to all levels of the organisation concisely, and in an understandable language, and to translate this into simple and clear
• Strong ability to influence, negotiate and constructively challenge to achieve effective solutions
• Complex problem-solving skills — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
• Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one
• Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
• Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of people, stakeholders, third party service providers and business partners in order to make improvements or take corrective action
• Systems Analysis — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes
• Presentation skills
• Strong business acumen and operational improvement skills, across all functions
• Ability to drive results and manage multiple demands
• Change management skills
Job Experience:
• Proven experience in risk management and mitigation
• Proven project management experience
• Experience in change management
• Demonstrated experience of continuous improvement
• Experience in leading and motivating multi-disciplinary teams to achieve a common goal
• Proven experience in providing advisory services to stakeholders to achieve successful project outcomes
Education:
• Bachelor of Science in Mechatronics Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology or Electrical Engineering or relevant degree
• Project Management Certification
• Evidence of continuous professional development
Cost to company package negotiable
Please send your application/CV to [email protected]
