Oven Product Line Design Manager

Angelo Po Grandi Cucine S.P.A.

Come join a team where People make the difference As a part of Marmon Holdings, Inc., a highly decentralized organization, we rely heavily on people with the aptitude, attitude, and entrepreneurial spirit to drive our success, and we're committed to attracting and retaining top talent.

Company leader, international player in the field of professional appliances is searching for a Lead Design Engineer, who will drive the design activities and the projects, for a key and strategical product platform.

The Company is investing in new product development and covers both, internal and export markets.

There are several important projects and in the pipeline, that request an high level of steering and managing.

We are searching a new leader to support the important development phase, the strengthen of current product platforms and the introduction of new technologies.

This role has high visibility, is exposed to international projects, with frequent contact with USA and export market. Being a key role in the Company, the successful achievements in this role can lead to career evolution and further growth.

**Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities**

The incumbent will deal with new product development and with product improvement activities. The new comer will work with the whole organization, the role requires a deep experience in mechanical design, extensive experience in complete product design and development, previous experiences in design management-systems and ERP, product/components specification and design, metal fabrication technologies, mass production logics, familiarity with CAD, CAE, FEM analysis, at least 10 years of experience in complex mechanical systems design. Specific experience in the specific sector is a plus.
- The role requires to lead and grow a team of senior technicians, and to keep a good connection with key internal and external actors.

The management of big projects will also require the capacity to organize, monitor, steer project activities and planning, a sound knowledge of financials data and previous experiences in leading resources.

**Required Competences and Experiences**
- At least 10 years of experience in design of complex mechanical system, in mid or large-size companies
- Proven experience in Mechanical Design of complex systems
- Familiarity with main metal forming methods and technologies
- Knowledge of Materials (metals, plastics, rubbers), thermodynamics, fan and ventilation technology, hydraulic design, and fundamental in Electrical and Electromechanical systems
- Component specification drafting and component integration
- Vision of the whole project (specs definition, project management, financial elements, supplier and customers relationship, activity coordination, Lab testing, product certifications) and capacity to take the correct decisions
- Design experience, CAD tools, CAE, FEM operative experience, SolidEdge specific knowledge a plus. Simulation tools experience is welcome
- Design and Quality tools, such as QFD, FMEA, DFMA, Process Capability. Hands-on experience in VAVE and cost-containment technics and activities. Process Improvement elements are welcome
- Capacity and previous experience in leading and grow a team of technicians
- Take part in the technology evolution of our products, foster innovation activities and stretch new product design
- Have a particular attention to the Voice Of the Customer and quality product requirements
- Monitor technology, competitors and category trend. Curious about industrial processes, technology and innovation.
- Fluency in English, oral and written
- Good standing and presentation capacity
- Resident or willing to relocate in the Emilia-Romagna Region area