This position is responsible for global activities and strategic leadership related to technology and product development for all Balcke-Dürr product groups.  Tasks include strategic planning, new technology identification, staffing, SG&A budgets, project selection, patents, technical presentations and papers, and testing services. The incumbent oversees the leadership of the research and development team for Balcke-Dürr including R&D Engineering, laboratory testing, and patents. This role will report to the VP of Global R&D.

Strategic / Organizational

·         Oversee Research and Development activities including product development, R&D technical services, laboratory testing, patents

·         Interface with marketing, and business unit general and product managers to drive best practices across the BU for:

·         Product development stage gate processes

·         Selection for new product and product improvement projects

·         Development of scientific strategic plans for the business

·         Allocation and management of resources in pursuit of the BU strategy

·         Manage the research team and continuously improve processes and individual competencies, to create a quick, responsive, and accurate technical team that will provide a superior level of research, product development, and technical support for all product lines

·         Instill creativity within the organization always challenging the technology status quo

·         Manage the operations of the Ratingen, Germany R&D laboratory

·         Implementation of process control and metrics for R&D and new product development

·         Prepare and review new product development project and business plans

·         Liaise and commission when appropriate outside parties on matters relating to procurement and scientific research for new products and technologies

·        Autonomous, energetic, forward-thinking, long-term focused leader

·         Ability to interface directly with customers to enhance the probability for equipment sales

·         Respected by others for knowledge, work ethic, principles, and concern for the team and company

·         Attend weekly meetings with the VP of Global R&D via virtual meetings or face to face when applicable

Technical

·         Strong technical knowledge and recognized authority of power plants, power plant systems, and heat exchanger design

·         Knowledge of theoretical background of finite element programs, numerical CFD programs, technical mechanics, thermodynamics, material science, and pressure vessel design

·         Identify scientific opportunities and competitive threats

·         Facilitate links with professional and regulatory bodies and commercial organizations

·         Consult with reports and other business leaders on technical issues or design elements

·         Review, prepare and present technical presentations and papers for various events

·         Train, mentor, and advise technical personnel in the design, science, and functionality of products

Drive Performance

·         Set realistic, challenging and clear goals for oneself and team.

·         Actively drive performance, motivate and develop team members; take personal accountability for coaching and giving constructive feedback to others to enhance performance.

·         Secure competence to match present and future needs through training, coaching and recruiting. Identify, recruit, reward and retain high performers in the workplace.

Managerial

·         Strong global mindset;  matrix management and leadership skills

·         Review and approve department spending budgets and headcount responsibility

·         Implement and manage global policies, processes and decisions

People Leader Competencies

·        Customer Focus

·        Aligning Performance for Success

·        Continuous Improvement

·        Facilitating Change

·        Building a Successful Team

·        Building Strategic Work Relationships

·        Building Trust

·        Gaining Commitment

·        Planning and Organizing

·        Delegating Responsibility

·        Coaching and Developing Others

·        Continuous Learning

·        Communication

Other Desired Compentencies

·         Mastery of Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel financial and analytical functions

·         Excellent analytical, communication and presentation skills at all levels of the organization

·         Willingness to travel up to 25 %

·         Fluent in German and English, additional language skills preferred

Education/Experience

·         Engineering degree required, advanced degrees preferred

·         5+ years experience in a R&D Management role. Operating within a global organization preferred.




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