Engineering Manager - Hydrogen (f/m/d)

Freudenberg Group

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About The Position

The Engineering Manager - Hydrogen will lead and manage multiple R&D projects concurrently, ensuring they are executed on time, within budget, and in line with quality standards. This role involves defining and communicating the technical vision, strategy, and goals for the R&D team, aligning them with the company’s overall objectives. The manager will also recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of engineers, providing guidance and support to foster their growth and success. Responsibilities include overseeing testing and validation processes, utilizing data analysis for decision-making, collaborating with cross-functional teams, staying abreast of industry trends to drive innovation, managing resource allocation and budgeting, and identifying potential risks with mitigation plans. The Freudenberg Group is committed to diversity and inclusion, offering employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to protected characteristics.

Requirements

• Engineering degree in electrochemistry or a related field (Master’s or PhD preferred).
• Proven experience (5+ years) in leading research and development projects in the Hydrogen environment.
• Strong technical background with expertise in system testing, validation, and analysis.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Proficient in project management tools and methodologies.
• Familiarity with regulatory and compliance standards relevant to the industry.
• Communicates clearly and concisely, while serving as a sparring partner to internal/external stakeholders.
• Fosters teamwork between employees and across the organization.
• Drives a customer-oriented business strategy and provides indispensable support to deliver successful outcomes.
• Envisions the impact of potential future trends and proactively drives necessary changes.
• Encourages creativity and initiative from employees.
• Inspires and motivates self and others, while taking full accountability for actions and results.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple R&D projects concurrently, ensuring they are executed on time, within budget, and in line with quality standards.
• Define and communicate the technical vision, strategy, and goals for the R&D team, aligning them with the company’s overall objectives.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of engineers, providing guidance and support to foster their growth and success.
• Oversee the testing and validation processes for systems developed by the R&D team, ensuring they meet performance, reliability, and safety standards.
• Utilize data analysis techniques to extract insights and support informed decision-making in the development process.
• Collaborate with product management, design, and manufacturing teams to ensure seamless integration of R&D projects into the product development pipeline.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to drive innovation and continuously improve product offerings.
• Manage resource allocation, budgeting, and procurement for R&D projects, optimizing utilization and efficiency.
• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation plans to ensure successful project execution.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager