Head of Manufacturing Support Engineering - Metallurgical

A Snapshot of Your Day

In this exciting and challenging role, you will lead a global team of ~15 engineers in four locations in Germany and the US. You will be responsible for the “Turbine Manufacturing Support Metallurgical and Castings” group. This involves management, setting of strategic direction/development and support of design & manufacturing of turbine blades, vanes, and ring segments for large gas turbines.

Key to the role is ensuring people development, quality, design for manufacturing, On Time Delivery, product costs, digital integration and volume flexibility requirements are achieved and further enhanced within the Turbine Modul and jointly across the manufacturing functions.

You will work closely with stakeholders, interface partners in engineering, manufacturing, service, procurement and program management on engine level to ensure that components will be delivered within design acceptance criteria.

The results of your work are of the utmost importance to secure consistent component supply in the large gas turbine business. Therefore, you will feel like you are making an impact every single day.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Leadership and inspiration through the provision of disciplinary and professional guidance for a team of engineers and technical experts, fostering an environment characterized by drive, innovation, and high performance
• Creation of an inclusive and collaborative culture enabling all team members to contribute at their full potential
• Facilitation of organizational growth and individual development through multi‑skilling, training, task assignments, and the proactive creation of development opportunities
• Ensuring parts availability and supply chain resilience, including participation in part qualification activities in collaboration with the Blades & Vanes manufacturing organization
• Support of the Blades & Vanes manufacturing organization in the qualification and serial production of internal and external suppliers for the casting of turbine blades, vanes, and ring segments, with consideration of budget, quality, and timeline requirements
• Ensuring design for manufacturability by supporting product and technology roadmaps with a focus on manufacturing processes for hot‑gas‑path components, including the integration of manufacturing feedback into component design through the application of advanced casting simulation methods to improve manufacturing yields and costs

What You Bring

• University degree or equivalent in an engineering or manufacturing field with 10+ years of professional experience
• Management experience in complex engineering, product development, and/or R&D environments, combined with demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to motivate and empower global teams within an international matrix organization
• Strong understanding of contemporary manufacturing technologies, preferably investment casting, along with knowledge of metallurgical processes, material properties, and quality assurance practices
• Knowledge and experience with the Product Process and Qualification (PPQ) process for blades, vanes, and ring segments
• Strategic and business-oriented mindset with strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills, including proven ability to manage complex projects and work effectively within teams
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, as well as fluency in both German and English (spoken and written)

Export Control Requirement:Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

About the Team

Our Gas Services division offers Low-emission power generation through service and decarbonization. Zero or low emission power generation and all gas turbines under one roof, steam turbines and generators. Decarbonization opportunities through service offerings, modernization, and digitalization of the fleet.

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world's electricity generation.

Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo

Rewards/Benefits

• Career growth and development opportunities
• Supportive work culture
• Company paid Health and wellness benefits
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• 401K savings plan with company match
• Family building benefits
• Parental leave

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