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HAHatch Küttner GmbH

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

Essen
Full-timeOn-siteSenior
Green Job

Global mechanical subject matter expert for tilting and rotating furnace technologies in non-ferrous metallurgy. 15+ years heavy mechanical engineering experience required. Collaboration with world-class specialists, long-term career development.

Requirements

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

Tasks

  • Serve as global mechanical subject matter expert for rotating and tilting furnace technologies
  • Support business development with technical expertise for custom solutions
  • Lead global tilting and rotating furnace engineering practice
  • Establish and maintain design standards and engineering guidelines
  • Ensure quality assurance and best practices
  • Maintain technical responsibility for detail design, delivery, and commissioning
  • Oversee advanced mechanical engineering packages
  • Design and integrate crucibles and refractories
  • Develop hydraulic, sealing, burner, and offgas systems
  • Drive research, innovation, and product development
  • Maintain relationships with fabricators and vendors
  • Ensure high-quality, cost-effective equipment design and fabrication
  • Conduct FAT/SAT activities
  • Provide technical assistance during plant integration
  • Support equipment erection, installation, commissioning, and start-up
  • Ensure operational readiness of systems
  • Work with asset performance management teams
  • Improve mechanical integrity, process reliability, and root cause analysis
  • Mentor engineers and build next-generation expertise

Work Experience

  • 15 years

Education

  • Bachelor's degreeOR
  • Master's degree

Languages

  • EnglishNative

Benefits

Career Advancement

  • Long-term career development

Startup Environment

  • Collaboration with world-class specialists

Informal Culture

  • Flexible, inclusive, and supportive work environment
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