Global Director, Research and Development

at  Nikkiso Cryogenic Industries

Unternehmensübersicht:
Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases is a leading provider of cryogenic pumps, heat exchangers, process systems, turboexpanders, services, and solutions for the liquefied natural gas (LNG), liquefied hydrogen (LH2), and industrial gases industries. Applications include fueling stations, marine engines, peak shaving, power generation, virtual pipelines, carbon capture, geothermal power, and well stimulation. We are a subsidiary of Nikkiso Company Ltd, a leading industrial manufacturer headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with $1.5 B USD in annual revenue, 8000 + employees worldwide, and publicly traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
Übersicht:
Reporting to the Vice President of Engineering Operations, the Global Director, R&D for the pumps functional unit will lead and oversee development projects aimed at maintaining us at the forefront of cryogenic technologies, helping our customers to make a difference.
We pioneer and serve numerous applications, providing all sizes of systems, centrifugal and reciprocating pumps as well as other cryogenic equipment. The role involves managing both local and remote teams of engineers, driving technological innovation, and ensuring successful project execution. It covers the R&D activities of all the product companies affiliated to the Cryogenic Pumps functional Unit, which are located in US, Europe and Asia.
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in product development within the cryogenic pumps sector, strong leadership skills, and a track record of bringing innovative technologies to market.

Verantwortungsbereiche:

• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies to foster innovation and support Product Management Strategy.
• Identify key partners and synergies, develop partnerships to extend our technological coverage, shorten development cycle and complement internal competencies,
• Work on developments requests with Product Management and Sales:
• Lead the technical feasibility studies and identify suitable technologies,
• Identify the challenges and the evaluate the risks,
• Assess the needed resources (internal and external), timeline and budget.
• Work with Product Management, Engineering and Supply Chain Management on obsolescence plans when necessary,
• Manage IP strategy, identify patent opportunities,
• Identify and pursue opportunities for funding and partnerships to support R&D initiatives.
• Support communication efforts (publications, conferences and shows, marketing)

Please refer the Job description for details