Head of Production Development
Alva Industries
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Head of Production Development
Do you believe in a green, sustainable future? Do you want to be part of the solution?
We are currently engaged in several international long-term contracts for electrification of aircraft, ground and marine vehicles - working closely with large aerospace and defense companies such as Lockheed Martin, Boeing and QinetiQ – and are now commercializing our products in the rapidly growing Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) market. We are therefore expanding our team to include a Head of Production Development.
As our new Head of Production Development you are tasked with developing our world-class production technology for next-generation electric motors and generators. Your most important task is to ensure that all production development projects are executed successfully in a structured and systematic manner by following the policies, standards, processes and guidelines that you will develop.
Believing that technological advancements and prosperity can be both green and sustainable, we envision a world run solely on renewable, electric energy. We are looking for you who share our vision.
The position:
As Head of Production Development, you will be the main responsible for developing our customized production lines for stators and electric motors, covering all stages from design and construction to handover to operations.
The manufacturing process consist of several steps, including FiberPrinting (textile manufacturing) and stator moulding. The production lines will be used for both low-volume in-house manufacturing, as well as high-volume manufacturing through contract manufacturers. As an example, you may be tasked to develop production lines to support business cases such as commercial UAVs, large ground vehicles, and underwater drones.
In the beginning you may be required to be directly involved in the development, but over the years you will be managing and advising multiple development teams as we tackle new challenges and expand our reach internationally. Alva has ambitions of scaling the Production Development team rapidly over the next years. You will be a key player in deciding how the department will grow and what competences to hire.
You will report directly to the CTO and work closely with the operations team.
Responsibilities:
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- Resource Management: Resource planning and coordination, allocation and training, including professional development of engineering personnel
- Process Management: Develop, implement, enforce and continuously improve engineering policies, standards, processes and guidelines
- Stator and Motor Manufacturing Line: Requirements gathering with COO, design, construction, acceptance testing, installation, and commissioning of Alva’s customized manufacturing lines
- Core Technology Development: Develop Alva’s core technology for stator manufacturing to build in-house competence
- Out-source Equipment Manufacturing: Develop production technologies in cooperation with external partners
- Training and support: Training of production staff in line operations and technical support for production
- Manufacturing Line Updates: Line performance monitoring, design of updates and improvements, construction and installation of improvements, and maintenance.
- IT-integration: Ensure that the customized Production Lines are integrated with Alva’s production systems (ERP)
- Continuous Improvement: Ensure processes are continuously tracked and improved to reduce waste and increase line efficiency
Requirements:
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- At least 10 years of experience from a relevant or similar position
- At least 3 years of leadership experience
- Great knowledge of manufacturing improvement methodologies
- M.Sc. or B.Sc. in relevant engineering subjects
- Experience from development, automation, robotization of manufacturing lines
- Experience from moulding processes
- Experience and knowledge from textile production and epoxy moulding is an advantage
- Fluent in English - written and spoken
Characteristics:
- Great technical understanding
- Excellent leadership abilities
- Organized
- Strategic Thinker
- Structured
- Analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Conscientious
- Holistic approach
- Excellent communication skills
- High work capacity
Life at Alva
Do you want to pursue a meaningful vision together with a diverse and capable group of people?
You will become a part of a tight-knit and diverse group of highly motivated and skilled people with the ambition and desire to enhance products, change industries, and improve the quality of life for people all over the world. We are a young company, and we move fast.
Aside from an intriguing opportunity and a welcoming work environment, we offer competitive salary, extended insurances, and stock options.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Any questions regarding this position can be made to Prime Executive by Senior Advisor, Frode Pettersen +47 478 88 285 or Researcher, Oda Danielsen +47 452 83 746.
Om arbeidsgiveren
Founded in 2016, Alva’s reputation in the industry has grown alongside an ingenious and patented production technology with proven superiority over conventional alternatives. FiberPrinting enables production of low-weight, high-efficiency electric motors and generators for a wide range of applications, reflecting our true purpose. We do not just enhance electric motors and generators. We enhance cars, ships and airplanes, UAVs, medical equipment, robots, satellites, and so much more. We enhance the world.
- Sektor: Privat
- Lederkategori: Leder
- Sted: Leirfossvegen 5c, 7037 Trondheim
- Bransje: Forsvar og militær, Industri og produksjon, IT
- Stillingsfunksjon: Elektroingeniør, Ledelse, Produksjon
Nøkkelord
Continous Improvement, Production Development, Production Strategy, Green Technology
- FINN-kode 212988152
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