Lead and manage the business process of receiving VISO / SG / PR RFQ’s with the purpose of approving designs and submit for costing, pricing, drawing & issue.  Additionally, providing design services and technical information for end users on a global scale. Collaboration with R&D group and Global Product Managers to streamline and support new product introduction to the field / market.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage business process of receiving VISO / SG / PR design request on a global scale
• Lead, manage and develop the assigned team of direct reports
• Determine RFQ priorities and adhere to company policies / priority scheduling. Control and expediting of RFQ’s to ensure orderly progression through all departments
• Receive and process developmental and standard RFQ’s. Continuous improvement of lead times from RFQ receipt to completion
• Approve drawings and designs. Enable communication channels within department to ensure approval procedures and workflow for approval are followed. Assistance in design solutions for products as requested.  Checking and approval of drawings against original requirements
• Contribute suggestions / recommendations for continuous improvement in areas of cost reduction, processes, quality, productivity and excellence
• Provide assistance in implementing and supporting ideation. Enhance product knowledge and application to permit ideation of new concepts to be generated. Ensuring communication channels are optimized with collaboration tools utilized successfully
• To complete project work as and when required. Proactive and innovative in approach. Project work is completed on time and to a professional standard
• Participation and support of CCAR analysis and feedback reports
• Utilize data management programs found in Notes, Sales Data, JDE, ePDM, etc. to collaborate business intelligence data and maintain KPI performance statistics
• Lead in promoting and supporting group Safety Culture / initiatives endeavoring to continuously improve

Requirements:

• Minimum BS degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Ideally, minimum 5 years’ experience within Refractory division combined with an engineering background
• Preference for 2 years’ field experience in Refractory product application within Steel Plant environment
• Experience of team and project management, preferably on a global scale
• Superior knowledge of Refractory Products, related design and manufacturing methods and processes
• Advanced English
• Willingness and ability to travel on a regional and global basis. Travel requirements at the level of 15%
• Ability to lead, integrate and work easily with others
• Great communication skills

What we offer:

• Private Health Care
• Lunch Card
• Vacation Bonus
• Attractive Compensation
• Internal Referral Program
• Chance to Build Processes and Standards
• International Work Environment
• Creative Atmosphere and Great People