Technical Officer

ROLE IMPACT This role is responsible for providing hands-on technical support to the explosive's accessories assembly plants during normal processing as well as for product, process development, project support and continuous improvement. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Key Activities & Decision Areas Provision of technical and assembly plant support; Ensuring manufacturing is efficient Process research and optimization projects Product development or process trials, Product performance evaluation Customer complaint investigations Occasional training and supervision of operational staff during normal production or plant trials. Drive continuous improvement strategies for plant optimization. Coordinating six sigma improvement projects within the automation production environment. Occasional travel to support international assembly plants Work with suppliers to optimize processes MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Qualifications BSc or B.Eng. in Electronics/Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics engineering or equivalent 3 years' working experience in an automated manufacturing plant (Advantageous) Six-sigma certification (Advantageous) Industrial automation qualification (Advantageous) Experience 3 years demonstrated experience as a technician/ technical officer or technical specialist in a manufacturing assembly environment. 2 years demonstrated experience in an explosives plant and assembly plant. 1 year experience working with industrial robots and PLC's 1 year working experience in an Explosives environment (Desired) Key Competencies Ability to apply theoretical knowledge in a hands-on capacity to solve processing constraints. Ability to work hands-on and assist technicians with equipment breakdowns. Ability to train non-technical staff on technical process aspects. Ability to effectively communicate and interact with processing staff, process leaders and internal customers