Manager - Research Team R&D to Esab

Job description
At ESAB we are looking for a Team Manager to our Research team of R&D Filler Metals. You will lead a team that conducts research and develops methods and tools to acquire fundamental knowledge for a sustainable development for ESAB globally. The position is placed in the Filler metals R&D organization consisting of 50 employees, which is the largest filler metal R&D site for ESAB. In this role, you are responsible to initiate and drive the filler metal research team road map and through that contribute to the development of deep understanding and long-term knowhow within the area of applied welding. The team includes three researchers with competence in areas such as welding metallurgy, physics, welding processes and material mechanics and it is your responsibility to make sure that the team works towards delivering upon set goals. You will work tightly with all other ESAB R&D departments and liaise with industry and academic collaborative groups to make sure that current and future products will continue to be market leading for the foreseeable future.

The position is based in Gothenburg, Sweden. Occasional travel may be required. We offer you a creative work environment with good possibilities to development in your profession. You will work with exciting projects and high-end technical development. We have a global multicultural environment, where we give you the opportunity to travel and work in an international environment.

In this recruitment we are collaborate with Randstad Engineering. For more information, please contact Senior Recruitment Consultant Susanne Lindman at 072-988 94 29. Last date for application is February 20, 2023. The position may be filled before the last application day so please apply as soon as possible.

We welcome your application!

Responsibilities


High focus on leading, developing and inspiring a successful team that conduct research on future needs, product solutions and innovative technology
Initiate and drive the research team road map in line with the filler metal R&D-organization
Ensure that all research work conducted leads to a new or an improved product or solution for ESAB’s customers
Initiate and drive research projects as well as follow technical areas of interest for our current and future portfolio and capabilities
Develop, implement, and secure follow through on the measures and activities needed to develop a culture of a high performing R&D organization. Drive team and organizational development
Participate in trade fairs, external customer meetings and university collaborations
Ensure that results accomplished by R&D projects, support etc. are documented and shared
Ensure projects are completed on time and are on budget

The position is based in Gothenburg, Sweden. Occasional travel may be required.
We offer you a creative work environment with good possibilities to development in your
profession. You will work with exciting projects and high-end technical development. We
have a global multicultural environment, where we give you the opportunity to travel and
work in an international environment.



Qualifications


We believe that you have a Ph.D. or M.Sc. (Ph.D. preferred) in Metallurgy or Materials Science with a focus on metallic materials
A couple of years’ experience from development or research work in the welding or similar industry as well as experience with R&D and R&D management
Know-how about processes for research, development, and technology
Ability to quickly gain state-of-the-art research and product knowledge
Experience in project management and ability to interact with customers
We see that you are used to delivering results, by your excellent communication skills and a strategic plan
You are proficient in both written and verbal communication in English. Proficiency in Swedish will be an added value

You have a practical touch, accuracy, and analytical thinking, are comfortable communicating within the research team as well as across the organization’s key stakeholders. Proven leadership capabilities and strong collaboration skills are of course also
important qualities. 



About the company
 ESAB is an equal-opportunity employer that provides employment opportunities as they arise
to all qualified persons. We recognize that our most important resource is our Associates-the
men and women whose commitment, creativity, skills, and energy are central to our business
goals. We encourage teamwork and a blameless environment working together to maximize
professional growth and satisfaction. ESAB is a global company with more than 100 years of continuous research, development, and sales, who made ESAB world leading within welding and cutting. ESAB has approx. 9 000 employees worldwide. At ESAB, we believe the progress we make today makes the world we imagine possible. The purpose is shaping the world we imagine. To be able to do that the most important part is our employees, the values and how we act and react together. ESAB Gothenburg is the global center of excellence for R&D with appr. 200 employees which covers most functions as R&D, Sales, Strategy, and support functions. We are located on Lindholmen Gothenburg.