Head Of R&D - Solar And Energy Storage

AD Energy is partnering with a global Smart Energy Manufacturer to hire a new senior management position: Head of Research and Development for North America.

The business are at the very forefront of Innovation when it comes to Solar Energy. With a leading position in the Residential space, a growing Commercial and Industrial segment and a plan to further develop the Utility area, we are talking about a company that are doing some incredible things.

As a senior Director, you will be leading part of the successful group of multi-disciplinary engineers and project management professionals.

You will be responsible for the design end to end of some of the most important and highly valued products, more focussed on C&I.

You will report directly to the VP Product in HQ, with responsibility to lead electrical, magnetic, mechanical and firmware engineering, including device testing, verification and certification.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead design teams that develop multi-disciplinary products from idea to mass production on time and on budget. These projects will consist of electrical, magnetic, mechanical, thermal and firmware designs.

• Develop and manage high-performance engineering teams that exceeds goals with a positive and collaborative environment ideal for long-term professional development.

• Detailed and organized project management, budget projections and program execution towards consistent delivery of high-quality products.

Qualifications:

• At least 10+ years of senior level multi-disciplinary engineering management/leadership experience.

• Bsc or above degree in electrical engineering

• Experience in releasing product to mass production and support of off-shore manufacturing operations.

• Successful launches of products to mass production. Familiar with cost reduction processes, ideally in a fast growing international business

• Start-up to scale-up experience. Strength in resourceful and creative problem solving in dynamic team environments. Track record of building exceptional, scalable teams to successfully launch products.

• Ability to lead and thrive in a complex, multi-cultural/international, multi-disciplinary team.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to think creatively, be a self-starter working independently as necessary. Collaborative leader that puts the team first.

• Success in recruiting, hiring, training, managing and retaining high-performing individuals and teams.

This is a unique opportunity to lead a core team in a global business. The products under your remit will shape the next 3-5 years direction of the company.

On offer is a very competitive basic salary, with a bonus scheme linked to agreed MBO. You will also be enrolled into a lucrative LTIP from day one.

Apply now to discuss in more detail.