Head of Stack Development (all genders welcome)

thyssenkrupp nucera is the beginning of a new era defined by clean energy supply with green hydrogen at industrial scale. thyssenkrupp nucera offers world-leading technologies for high-efficiency electrolysis plants. The company, a Joint Venture with Industrie De Nora, has extensive in-depth knowledge in the engineering, procurement, and construction of electrochemical plants and a strong track record of more than 600 projects with a total rating of over 10 gigawatts already successfully installed. With its water electrolysis technology to produce green hydrogen, the company offers an innovative solution on an industrial scale for green value chains and an industry fueled by clean energy – a major step towards climate-neutrality.

Aufgaben

As Head of Group Stack Development 2.x in the Green Hydrogen (gH2) Research & Development department, you will provide technical and functional leadership to a team of approximately ten employees.

You will support the director of department and develop new, innovative and cost effective solutions for the next generation alkaline water electrolysis platform
You plan, coordinate, monitor and support all activities within the group and implement agile and innovative approaches to increase quality and efficiency
You coordinate the interfaces with other groups involved in development
You are responsible for group’s deliverables in projects, meet the required benchmarks for quality, deadlines, costs and ensure high quality development and qualification of the employees
You are responsible for R&D budget application, controlling and support the head of department in planning and adherence to the budget
You are responsible for coordination of quality management and HSE tasks, evaluating improvement proposals and review of group specific work instructions
You transfer the development results or improvements to the product qualification for serial production
You support director of department in the personnel resource and vacation planning
You have extended responsibility in employee reviews and performance appraisals

Profil

You have a university degree and an excellent background in process or design engineering in particular for electrolysis
Your academic background is supplemented by min. 5 years of adequate work experience in engineering of chemical plants and the field of alkaline water electrolysis or Chlor-Alkali technology
You have a deep understanding in engineering processes, working methods, costing, planning and interface management.
Very good management skills, mastery of complex interfaces, efficient delegation of tasks and monitoring of results, as well as business fluent English skills round off your profile.
You have good consulting and coaching skills and offer staff support in conceptual issues as well as in training employees and promoting talent.
Good analytical skills, merging of solutions, elaboration of concepts, development of alternative solutions characterize your way of working.
Your intercultural awareness supports you leveraging cultural differences.
You are willing to travel inside Germany as well as internationally on a regular basis.

Das bieten wir

As part of the thyssenkrupp group, we offer our employees high level conditions and many benefits:

– performance-related compensation according to collective agreement Metal & Electro NRW
– attractive old-age provision models
– groupwide learning measures
– thyssenkrupp Group health campaigns and programs

At thyssenkrupp nucera, we attach great importance to individual needs – to this end, we are constantly developing as an employer and offer a wide range of benefits for your perfect working-life-balance:

– In an environment characterized by flat hierarchies and a lot of personal responsibility, we create space for individual development.
– We offer further training and support in line with your individual strengths and goals in order to optimally accompany your career path.
– In intercultural and interdisciplinary teams, communication at eye level is our top priority.
– Flexitime, part-time, home office, mobile working abroad: whenever possible, we give you the flexibility you want for your work.
– For the perfect office days, we provide state-of-the-art equipment at our global locations as well as quiet and communal areas for every situation. At our Headquarter in Dortmund from fall 2024 even in a brand new office!
– For a potential move to a location near the office, we will support your relocation organizationally and financially – also internationally.
– Your personal business buddy will be at your side during your induction – so new starters quickly get to know the company, the department and their colleagues.
– If that’s not enough for you: by working on green hydrogen technologies, we are ensuring clean energy for the future. Be a part of it: new era is you.

We value diversity

The company is committed to strengthening diversity and inclusion at the workplace. It strives to create an inclusive work environment where employees can develop to achieve their full potential and a culture that welcomes differences and creates a sense of belonging.

Kontakt

Victoria Babbel
People Attraction and Acquisition Expert

victoria.babbel@thyssenkrupp.com