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Practice Area Leader (Industrial Furnaces Non-Ferrous Metallurgy)(m/w/x)

Essen
Full-timeOn-siteSenior

Global mechanical SME for rotating and tilting furnaces, developing custom solutions for client applications at engineering firm with 10,000+ colleagues. 15+ years heavy mechanical engineering experience in pyrometallurgy or high-temperature rotating equipment required. Flexible work location, global collaboration with specialists.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
  • PhD (advantage/strong asset)
  • 15+ years heavy mechanical engineering experience in smelting, converting, pyrometallurgy, or high temperature rotating/tilting equipment
  • Subject Matter Expert in tilting and rotating furnace design, delivery, and operation
  • Demonstrated leadership as technical authority, senior specialist, or project lead
  • Strong technical knowledge of rotating machinery, hydraulics, gear drives, burners/lances, and high temperature mechanical design
  • Refractory knowledge (asset)
  • Experience delivering full mechanical systems, supporting EPCM and equipment Design & Supply projects
  • Ability to apply sound engineering judgment, challenge designs, and interpret complex mechanical analyses
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • English proficiency

Tasks

  • Serve as global mechanical SME for rotating and tilting furnaces
  • Support business development with technical expertise
  • Provide technical expertise during client engagements
  • Develop custom solutions for client applications
  • Lead the global furnace engineering practice
  • Establish and maintain design standards and governance
  • Establish and maintain engineering guidelines
  • Ensure quality assurance and best practices
  • Maintain technical responsibility for system design, delivery, and commissioning
  • Manage advanced mechanical engineering packages
  • Oversee crucible design and refractory integration
  • Manage hydraulic and sealing systems
  • Integrate burners, lances, and offgas interfaces
  • Drive research and innovation in furnace designs
  • Lead product development for furnace designs
  • Collaborate with the supply chain management team
  • Maintain relationships with fabricators and vendors
  • Ensure high-quality, cost-effective equipment design
  • Oversee equipment fabrication and FAT/SAT activities
  • Ensure compliance with quality standards and client specifications
  • Provide technical assistance from home office or on-site
  • Support equipment integration into overall plant design
  • Oversee equipment erection and installation
  • Support system commissioning and start-up
  • Ensure operational readiness of supplied systems
  • Collaborate with asset performance management teams
  • Ensure ongoing performance improvements
  • Provide operations support
  • Manage mechanical integrity
  • Implement process and reliability improvements
  • Conduct root cause analysis investigations
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives
  • Mentor engineers
  • Develop pyrometallurgical equipment expertise

Work Experience

  • 15 years

Education

  • Bachelor's degreeOR
  • Master's degree

Languages

  • EnglishBusiness Fluent

Tools & Technologies

  • rotating machinery
  • hydraulics
  • gear drives
  • burners/lances
  • high temperature mechanical design
  • refractory

Benefits

Flexible Working

  • Flexible work location

Career Advancement

  • Long-term career development

Startup Environment

  • Collaboration with specialists

Informal Culture

  • Flexible, inclusive, and supportive work environment
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