Manager Welding & Powder Research to Alleima

The Strategic Research is a central core function at Alleima supporting all three divisions, Tube, Strip and Kanthal. We work with long-term strategic goals, to move the company in a materials evolution direction. Our materials are used in the most demanding environments where our products contribute to our customers productivity, process reliability, sustainability and cost efficiency.
At the department of Materials Design we now have an open position as Manager for Welding & Powder Research. This is a cross-functional unit which consists of seven highly skilled engineers, specialists and technicians as well as a welding lab. The team supports R&D projects and activities as well as technical production- and market support. The main focus is materials development, both related to welding/weldability as well as in the field of powder metallurgy. The unit also supports the organization with competence within welding and powder technology processes.
The location for this position is Sandviken, Sweden.


Your Role
As Manager for Welding and Powder Research you are responsible for managing and developing the personnel as well as secure the prioritization and progress of projects and activities within the unit. You involve your team in planning and following up goals and assignments, both as a team and individually. You will also manage annual budget and financial targets, actively work with HSE&S and drive continuous improvement initiatives.


About You
We are looking for someone with the ambition to work and act as a leader in a manager role. You have previous experience from a role within R&D or a similar function and an education within Materials Science. You have acquired adequate competence from a background in either welding or powder technology/metallurgy. You have good knowledge of efficient R&D processes and experience from managing R&D projects and project teams. A strategic mindset and ability to prioritize is a prerequisite as the position requires handling of both short- and long-term tasks from various stakeholders. As we operate on the global stage, your English skills must be good, both verbal and written, while knowledge of Swedish is advantageous.
We are sincerely interested in your personality – you have good communication skills characterized by honesty, transparency and open-minded attitude. You are attentive to the needs, input and competence of colleagues from different levels and positions which you effectively utilize to form decisions without protraction – even in face of uncertainties. Additionally, you are structured and thorough, with the ability to finish what you start.
What you can expect from us in the strategic research function of Alleima
A central role with possibility to create a big impact for all divisions of Alleima in developing our future materials
Short communication paths between colleagues and management with possibility to influence and freedom to act.
Opportunity to grow as a leader and material scientist with possibility to advance and take on larger responsibilities
We are a company with an open-minded culture, actively working to create a workplace that is characterized by diversity and inclusion.



Additional Information
For further information about this position, please contact:
Martin Östlund, recruiting manager, +46 (0)70 616 1983


For more information about the recruitment process, please contact:
Elin Olsson, recruitment specialist, +46 (0)76 720 16 99


Union contacts
Maria Sundqvist, Akademikerföreningen, +46 (0)70 651 73 81
Kjell-Åke Klockervold, Ledarna, +46 (0)70 314 24 43
Mikael Larsson, Unionen, +46 (0)70 307 30 48


Send your application no later than 2022-10-05.


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