Global R&D Manager
hace 2 días
Bilbao
Are you ready to bring your energy to the Arteche Group? ¿No sabe con seguridad qué habilidades necesitará para esta oportunidad? Simplemente lea la descripción completa a continuación para obtener una idea clara de los requisitos del candidato. The mission of this role is to lead the Research & Development function, ensuring the development and delivery of innovative, reliable, and competitive technical solutions. The position is responsible for driving the project portfolio, securing on‑time and high‑quality execution, while developing, guiding, and coordinating the technical team to foster continuous improvement, operational excellence, and knowledge creation. This role reports directly to the Regional Plant Manager and will be based at AHIT in Vitoria-Gasteiz. We are a technology‑driven company at the forefront of the electrical sector, pioneering innovation within a culture built on closeness, trust, perseverance, and commitment—our core values. Our purpose is to ensure universal access to clean, efficient, and high‑quality energy. Do you share our energy? Responsabilities: • Lead the Engineering & R&D team, ensuring on‑time, full delivery of projects., • Maintain strong customer relationships and provide technical support during bids., • Collaborate with Supply Chain to ensure cost‑efficient Bills of Materials., • Drive continuous improvement of processes, tools, and methodologies., • Define R&D priorities, challenge existing designs, and ensure IP protection., • Provide technical support for type testing and product qualification., • Prepare and oversee budgets and financial plans for the area., • Plan and manage team workload, resources, and performance., • Actively contribute to the Management Team, reporting key KPIs., • Promote best practices and develop training plans for the team., • Organize, develop, and coach team members in line with HR policies., • Ensure the highest HSE standards and proactive risk management. Requirements: • Engineering qualification – Electrical or equivalent, > 5 years’ experience in Electrification, Power generation, transmission or distribution in a similar role, preferably related to High or Medium Voltage Transformers., • Proven experience, > 3 years, managing people and teams., • Proficient in Project Management and Product Development techniques with proven experience in this field., • Awareness of Instrument Transformers technology, safety and IEC/IEEE applicable standards., • Knowledge in design IT tools is preferred for mechanical, electrical and associated simulation tools., • Advanced computer skills across MS Office, MS Teams, Outlook, SharePoint., • Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills, high attention to detail., • Fluent in English (at C1 level or superior)., • Expresses opinions and able to work with multiple stakeholders and positions., • Self-starter, flexible, dynamic, challenging and enthusiastic character. xcskxlj Soft Skills: • Teamwork, • Analytical and synthesis skills, • Self‑discipline, • Decision‑making, • Proactivity, • Empathy, • Flexibility in the face of change, • Results orientation, • Stress management, • Ability to work under pressure, • Customer Orientation What do we offer? • Permanent contract, • Flexible working hours and other measures to help balance work and personal life, • Salary aligned with the candidate’s experience, • Continuous learning and training, • Innovative tools to support your work, • A team with a great working atmosphere, we are diverse, and we are committed to what we do and how we do it, • You will join a dynamic innovation ecosystem where new challenges are tackled every day in an international working environment If you want to join a prestigious brand with strong international recognition, and you demonstrate teamwork, the ability to drive projects, and adaptability to change, don’t hesitate, we’re waiting for you!