R&D Department Manager (m/f/d)

AS R&D DEPARTMENT MANAGER, YOU WILL LEAD A MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM AND
PLAY A KEY ROLE IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND INDUSTRIALIZATION OF RECYCLED
ALUMINIUM PRODUCTS. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR PEOPLE, COMPETENCIES, AND
TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES, WHILE DRIVING INNOVATION, COLLABORATION, AND
SUSTAINABLE MATERIAL SOLUTIONS ACROSS THE ORGANIZATION.

CHALLENGES THAT WILL MAKE YOU GROW

• Disciplinary and functional leadership of a multidisciplinary team

of scientists, technicians, and laboratory/workshop staff

• Ownership of departmental resources and capabilities, including

laboratories, testing infrastructure, and technical facilities

• Development, coaching, and performance management of team members

with a focus on professional growth and future capability needs

• Strategic responsibility for competence and methodology

development, including continuous improvement of characterization,
testing, and simulation methods

• Definition, prioritization, and execution of investments in

scientific and technical equipment

• Active contribution to strategic technology and innovation

projects, enabling materials and product development through advanced
characterization, data analysis, and modelling

• Establishing and strengthening the link between processing,

microstructure, and material properties in close collaboration with
development and application teams

• Cross‑functional coordination of projects and activities across

departments and, where relevant, company entities

• Building and maintaining strong internal and external networks,

including collaboration with technical experts, development functions,
and research partners

• Contribution to organizational development by adapting structures,

responsibilities, and collaboration models in line with evolving
business and technology needs

• Acting as a role model for company values and leadership

principles, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and
continuous improvement

QUALIFICATIONS THAT WILL GET YOU AHEAD

• Master’s or PhD in a technical field


• Several years of relevant professional experience, including

leadership responsibility in metal industry

• Expertise in aluminium processing, microstructure, and material

properties is preferable

• Experience with data analysis, statistics, modelling, and digital

or AI‑supported approaches is an advantage

• Confident leadership style with strong communication and

organizational skills

• Good German and very good English language skills


• Willingness to travel occasionally; Class B driver’s license

required

OUR BENEFITS

• Attractive compensation package


• Excellent further training opportunities


• Respectful and collegial corporate culture


• Sports & and health promotion (e.g. Urban Sports)


• Work-life balance


• Canteen


• Company pension plan and pension plan according to collective

agreement

• Corporate Benefits portal with many discounts


• Subsidized Jobticket


• Access to the Handelshof in Düsseldorf and HH-Harburg


• Job Bike

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