Engineering Manager

Overview

Join an industry leader and make a positive change in the sustainable use of the world’s natural resources. Together, we will transform the business and drive the industry toward a greener future. At Metso, you will be supported by our inclusive culture and a network of colleagues from around the world. With us, you will embark on a personal growth journey and are encouraged to realize your potential.

This is your invitation to rise above the possible.

Job title: Engineering Manager – Bulk Material Handling, Cape Town, South Africa

We are seeking an Engineering Manager – Bulk Material Handling to lead and manage Metso’s Project Engineering group, with a focus on Grinding, Bulk Material Handling and Pyro. This role will ensure the delivery of accurate, timely, and high-quality engineering designs, strengthening Metso’s reputation with its client base.

The Engineering Manager will foster a work environment that promotes quality, efficiency, and profitability by managing resources effectively, applying consistent engineering practices, and driving continuous improvement. Collaboration with global counterparts will be essential to maintain technical competency and alignment across regions. In this position, you will report to the Director (Bulk Material Handling).

This position is mainly based in Cape Town, Gauteng.

You will join the Engineering Team and work closely with internal and external stakeholders, such as Management, Sales Managers, Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, Field Services, Clients, Suppliers, Sub-Contractors, and Site Staff.

• Represent the Project Engineering function in the Business Line.
• Leading the Project Engineering team of Grinding, BMH, and Pyro products by executing the Engineer to order assignment.
• Developing and maintaining resourcing and competency in engineering to deliver the Project Engineering assignment as per yearly plan.
• Lead the development, implementation and maintenance of engineering procedures, guidelines, Engineering manual, playbook and standards with the help of SMEs.
• Manage project engineering operations for assigned groups both locally and globally.
• Coordinate with Global Engineering groups to ensure consistency and uniformity in Engineering designs and deliverables.
• Working closely with Product Line Engineering and Product Managers, provide technical guidance to other departments including Sales & Proposals, Order Management, Manufacturing, Procurement & Logistics, Project Management, Product Quality Management and Field Service.
• Continuous review, improvement and development of working processes and procedures in responsibility.
• Resourcing and organization of external capacity, if required.
• Monitor use, development and application of Metso IP.
• Align Engineering functional processes and workflows with all functional groups in the business life cycle.
• Maintain a Continuous Improvement mindset in Metso’s PLM.
• Monitor, review and evaluate engineering performance and take corrective action if required.
• Ensure that all work complies to relevant statutory requirements and standards, as applicable.
• Ensure that all the equipment designed by the department is fit and safe for the intended application.
• Provide project support to ensure optimum scheduling for engineering resources.
• Provide oversight and guidance for the improvement of engineering support tools and databases.
• Motivates high levels of performance within the department.
• Resolve team members personnel and location specific issues in coordination with HR.
• Participates in hiring and employment decisions and conducts regular performance review meetings with employees to give timely feedback.
• Assists employees with development needs and sets performance targets and objectives. To ensure for successful implementation of “Engineering Certification Program”
• Sees that employees conform to company policies.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.