Head of R&D Services

Every day, ANDRITZ continues to deliver successful innovative solutions to our customers globally. Why are we so successful? Because we are passionate and love what we do! We are at the forefront of future engineering technologies, with solutions that ensure the success of our clients in key industries that are shaping the future of the world we live in.

We are looking for the Head (m/f/d) of our R&D Services department at the location in Graz to support all Business Areas of the ANDRITZ Group in the filed of selecting, testing and processing materials.

Your Tasks

• Offer expert consultancy in RCA and FMEA, mainly in the field of material science
• Offer expert consultancy in the field of Material Compliance, mainly targeting its improvement and replacement
• Offer on demand project participation in the development of new applications of advanced materials
• Deliver on demand support for ANDRITZ quality engineers and product managers in issuing Technical Delivery Rules (TDR) and dealing with non-conformities
• Become the ANDRITZ development pool of high potential material ccience experts and support placing these experts in line functions 
• Implement and grow a Technology Consultancy Platform and reach a financial break-even in selling top level expert know-how at a highly competitive price to the group
• Represent ANDRITZ at International Expert Forums
• Constantly develop new Expert Portfolio Offers in the field of simulation (static& dynamic loads, destructive and non-destructive material testing, Casting, CFD,…) in line with business-needs.
• Internal marketing of the R&D services consultancy portfolio
• Supporting R&D project managers in material selection and material processing issues
• Performing on demand failure analysis
• Performing continuous improvement projects, root cause analysis and track action plans that were derived from these activities
• Constantly grow the training program for Andritz employees concerning materials and related topics 
• Constantly increase the know-how of your team members via individual training programs
• Screen the internal and external market to identify high potential experts, train them and eventually place them in a line function

Your Profile

• MSc or PhD in Material Engineering or Mechanical Engineering with additional education in material engineering and/or welding technology
• Profound working experience in the field of selection, testing and processing of materials
• Track record in implementing and promoting innovative developments
• Good German and English language skills
• Strong communication skills
• Entrepreneurial, hands-on mentality and open mindset
• Talent to develop a business and people
• Proven capability to work in multi-disciplinary groups
• Ready to travel up to 30% of your working time

Our Offer
Andritz AG offers a secure job in an innovative and international company with long-term development opportunities. 

• Talent & leadership programs 
• Flexible working time model
• Home office option (40%)
• Various employee discounts
• Subsidized company restaurant
• Parking spaces & public accessibility

In Austria we are legally obliged to announce at least a gross monthly salary of € 4.805,08 for this position. Depending on qualifications and professional experience we offer you a market-based salary.

We pursue a policy of equal rights and opportunities and do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of gender, ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability or other protected characteristics. We promote diversity and equal opportunities and place exclusive emphasis on your qualifications, experience and skills that are relevant to the advertised position.