Bühler Group is a global leader in technology solutions for food and mobility industries. The Director of Application Technology will lead the North American Application Technology team for Die ...
Bühler Group
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Bühler Group is a global leader in technology solutions for food and mobility industries. The Director of Application Technology will lead the North American Application Technology team for Die ...
Full-time
Posted 20 days ago
Job description
Job Summary:
Bühler Group is a global leader in technology solutions for food and mobility industries. The Director of Application Technology will lead the North American Application Technology team for Die Casting, collaborating with various departments to provide technical guidance and optimize processes for customer success.
Responsibilities:
• Lead, develop, and mentor the North American Application Technology team; build capabilities, succession plans, and a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement in close collaboration with the Global Application Technology team
• Own the regional application strategy and roadmap aligned to global product strategy; translate market and customer insights into actionable requirements for Product Management
• Collaborate with customers on DFM (Design for Manufacturability) to optimize casting designs and reduce total cost of ownership
• Proactively drive HPDC applications for future automotive platforms by supporting OEMs in early design and development of future body-in-white, powertrain, battery and chassis components
• Co-develop with customers their manufacturing quality framework, including quality standards, process control plans, operational standards for die and equipment maintenance, in-process operations, and post-processing
• Support strategic key accounts with process optimization plans and productivity improvement programs
• Participate in the proposal engineering process for customer opportunities by defining process/part flow, machine & peripheral equipment requirements, & creating customized customer presentations tailored to the opportunity
• Drive revenue development across the local team, in addition to involving the global team, by proactively initiating opportunities and responding to customer requests for part development, process support, trials, and training - converting technical engagements into reoccurring turnover opportunities
• Keep in contact with leading universities in the field of HPDC in the NAM region
• DC technology scouting: Identify emerging technologies that might expand the application of HPDC and/or improve current HPDC production
• Represent Bühler at industry events, technical conferences and seminars, as a subject-matter expert.
• Works cross-functionally with Sales and Customer Service to lead operational efforts for Bühler Service Agreements and all other support opportunities to build revenue streams
• Financial targets: Setting of and achievement of annual budgets including: NAM applications and training budget (OR, TO and DB1), NAM cost budget and cost center coverage
Qualifications:
Required:
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or other equivalent training or experience
• Deep understanding of high-pressure die casting process and machinery, automation, peripherals (spray systems, ladlers, extractors, thermal control, etc)
• Proven experience improving casting quality, yield, cycle time, and OEE through process optimization and data-driven problem solving
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing technical teams and cross-functional initiatives
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation) with the ability to influence at all organizational levels and within customer hierarchies
• Strong customer relationship management and consultative skills
• Highly developed computer skills in Microsoft 365
Preferred:
• Experience with Bühler die casting solutions or comparable OEM / Tier 1 experience
• Knowledge of die design fundamentals, thermal management, lubricants, and alloy behavior (e.g., Al, Mg, Zn)
• Experience with simulation, process monitoring, and analytics tools (e.g., Flow3D, Magmasoft)
• Experience in a global matrix organization a plus
• Leadership skills in local and international environments
• Ability to work accurately and reliably under pressure
• Coaching of employees in professional and personal development
• Strong leadership personality and sense for people development
• Target and results oriented
• Openness, teamwork, flexibility
• Above average personal commitment, independence and readiness for action
• Multicultural understanding and sensitivity
Company:
Bühler Group is a healthy food & clean mobility. Founded in 1860, the company is headquartered in Uzwil, CHE, with a team of 10001+ employees. The company is currently Late Stage.
Bühler Group is a global leader in technology solutions for food and mobility industries. The Director of Application Technology will lead the North American Application Technology team for Die Casting, collaborating with various departments to provide technical guidance and optimize processes for customer success.
Responsibilities:
• Lead, develop, and mentor the North American Application Technology team; build capabilities, succession plans, and a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement in close collaboration with the Global Application Technology team
• Own the regional application strategy and roadmap aligned to global product strategy; translate market and customer insights into actionable requirements for Product Management
• Collaborate with customers on DFM (Design for Manufacturability) to optimize casting designs and reduce total cost of ownership
• Proactively drive HPDC applications for future automotive platforms by supporting OEMs in early design and development of future body-in-white, powertrain, battery and chassis components
• Co-develop with customers their manufacturing quality framework, including quality standards, process control plans, operational standards for die and equipment maintenance, in-process operations, and post-processing
• Support strategic key accounts with process optimization plans and productivity improvement programs
• Participate in the proposal engineering process for customer opportunities by defining process/part flow, machine & peripheral equipment requirements, & creating customized customer presentations tailored to the opportunity
• Drive revenue development across the local team, in addition to involving the global team, by proactively initiating opportunities and responding to customer requests for part development, process support, trials, and training - converting technical engagements into reoccurring turnover opportunities
• Keep in contact with leading universities in the field of HPDC in the NAM region
• DC technology scouting: Identify emerging technologies that might expand the application of HPDC and/or improve current HPDC production
• Represent Bühler at industry events, technical conferences and seminars, as a subject-matter expert.
• Works cross-functionally with Sales and Customer Service to lead operational efforts for Bühler Service Agreements and all other support opportunities to build revenue streams
• Financial targets: Setting of and achievement of annual budgets including: NAM applications and training budget (OR, TO and DB1), NAM cost budget and cost center coverage
Qualifications:
Required:
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or other equivalent training or experience
• Deep understanding of high-pressure die casting process and machinery, automation, peripherals (spray systems, ladlers, extractors, thermal control, etc)
• Proven experience improving casting quality, yield, cycle time, and OEE through process optimization and data-driven problem solving
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing technical teams and cross-functional initiatives
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation) with the ability to influence at all organizational levels and within customer hierarchies
• Strong customer relationship management and consultative skills
• Highly developed computer skills in Microsoft 365
Preferred:
• Experience with Bühler die casting solutions or comparable OEM / Tier 1 experience
• Knowledge of die design fundamentals, thermal management, lubricants, and alloy behavior (e.g., Al, Mg, Zn)
• Experience with simulation, process monitoring, and analytics tools (e.g., Flow3D, Magmasoft)
• Experience in a global matrix organization a plus
• Leadership skills in local and international environments
• Ability to work accurately and reliably under pressure
• Coaching of employees in professional and personal development
• Strong leadership personality and sense for people development
• Target and results oriented
• Openness, teamwork, flexibility
• Above average personal commitment, independence and readiness for action
• Multicultural understanding and sensitivity
Company:
Bühler Group is a healthy food & clean mobility. Founded in 1860, the company is headquartered in Uzwil, CHE, with a team of 10001+ employees. The company is currently Late Stage.