Principal Engineer

Principal Engineer

ITM Power

Location: Sheffield

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About ITM Power

Building on more than two decades of science led research and development, ITM Power designs and manufactures pioneering PEM electrolysers that produce green hydrogen. Our technology is helping to pave the way to a cleaner economy by enabling industry and other sectors to decarbonise.

As the first hydrogen related company to be listed on the London Stock Exchange, it’s no exaggeration to say that we’re globally recognised experts in our field.

In recent years, interest in green hydrogen has increased rapidly worldwide. To help meet demand and accelerate global progress towards net-zero, we have scaled up at speed.

In 2021, we opened our cutting-edge factory at Bessemer Park, Sheffield, representing a step-change in our ambition as a business.

Why join us

Our business is entering a significant period of transition, a pivotal stage of its development to scale its business while advancing its organisational culture towards a highly focused delivery company.

You will be working with an inspiring bunch of people, who all share our desire, commitment and ambition to succeed. Our talented team of individuals display energy and enthusiasm with the ability to adapt to ever evolving business needs, encouraging each other to be the best we can. We’ve come a long way, join us to play a key role in the next step of our incredible journey!

What are we looking for

We have an opportunity for a Principal Engineer who will be a subject matter expert within the Production Engineering Department, leading  engineering activities in a specialised area of manufacture from process definition and optimisation right through to functioning mass production capability formed by a lean manufacturing philosophy utilising the latest technologies to ensure the highest levels of quality. The role will be responsible for defining the ITM Power Technology Roadmap for that area and the delivery of those elements, managing input from other members of the department and other business stakeholders.

In this leadership role the Principal Engineer will assume full responsibility for the delivery on time, within budget of equipment, machines and systems meeting specification to the highest industry standards. They will also use their experience to support ongoing production and grow a capable team with which to further develop local expertise.

As part of the Production Engineering management team this role will be involved in promoting the team vision within the department but also the wider business encompassing the purpose statement.

The role will involve travel in the UK and abroad. You will be responsible for leading research and development, feeding into future product design for manufacture, engaging with suppliers and detailing business cases for capex projects.  The successful candidate will have a proven record delivering capex schemes of circa £3 million or have led the delivery of complex production lines incorporating complex technology and automation.

Responsibilities

• Create equipment technical specifications for new automated production equipment.

• Manage ITM Power Manufacturing technology roadmap for the production area.

• Generate Capex business cases, presenting to the Executive in order to realise the Manufacturing vision.

• Perform factory and site acceptance tests (FAT and SAT).

• Manage projects from kick off, proof of concept to release to production within budget.

• Manage Gateways tasks and ensure each Gateway deliverable is completed on time.

• Assess and communicate project status, manage escalations on potential risks and delays.

• Become a business expert of manufacturing in one of 5 pillars with production, remain up to date on all industry leading trends and emerging technologies.

• Develop other team members adopting a coaching or mentoring style.

• Member of the department management team focusing on developing a high-performance culture.

• Managing the area budget.

About You

Knowledge and Experience

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering or a related discipline is required
• Excellent knowledge of Automation best practices and the latest technologies
• An experienced manager and leader of teams delivering varied and complex projects
• Lean Manufacturing, Process Mapping, and PFMEA methodology
• Experience writing equipment technical specifications and performing FAT and SAT
• Statistical knowledge, capability studies and MSA
• Strong drawing interpretation skills and GD&T understanding
• Experience on having led DFM/DFA and lessons learnt activities
• Project management
• Risk Management
• Experience in comparable engineering roles, preferably in a leadership capacity
• Minimum of 5 years of experience leading projects and delivering production lines covering heavy assembly
• Expert in the fields of process definition, development, and optimisation
• Proven track record of delivering complete, bespoke production lines both in the UK and Internationally

Skills and Abilities

• Forward thinking in the area of manufacture, able to communicate a clear vision through from concept to implementation

• Adept in evaluating tasks, prioritisation, and multi-tasking

• Able to evaluate project risks and define strategies to de-risk

• Logical approach and great attention to detail

• Data driven decision maker, problem solver

• Project driven and “milestone adherence” approach

• Ability to communicate at all levels and positively influence internal stakeholders

• Supplier engagement and skillful in escalating at the correct time

• Strong coaching and mentoring, highly supportive and collaborative

• Professional approach

• Continuous improvement culture

• Proactive and excited to make positive changes

• Take pride in their work and always strives to do their best

• High performing and self-motivated individual

What can we offer you

Our competitive salary package includes an excellent contributory pension, 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays and a wider range of benefits including:

• Buy as you earn (BAYE) share scheme
• Birthday holiday
• Holiday Purchase
• Cycle to work scheme
• Lifestyle Discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Health Cash Plan
• Eye Care
• Gym Scheme
• Life assurance
• EV Car Leasing
• Enhanced Parental Leave
• Motor Save Scheme
• Tech Save Scheme
• Onsite parking including electric car charging points

We know your career is important to you, it’s important to us too, which is why we also offer opportunities for you to grow and develop your career.  If you are looking to join a growing, dynamic

business and want to be part of our amazing team we would love to hear from you.

Our success is driven by the exceptional diversity of our people. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to promoting and creating a diverse and inclusive environment where we encourage our employees to learn and grow, fuelled by mutual respect in a place where ideas flow and thrive.