Senior R&D Professional

In this exciting role, you will be part of a great team with a lot of knowledge, new external eyes come together to deliver on business needs. Kanthal, part of Alleima Group, is a world-leading brand for products and services. We develop innovative solutions in creative partnerships with our customers and with a strong commitment to reduce environmental impact. With skilled people and pioneering technology, we support some of the world’s most exciting and biggest projects. We seek a Senior Research & Development (R&D) Professional to join our team. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead transformative projects, work with state-of-the-art technologies, and collaborate with industry experts in a dynamic and innovative environment. Find out more at www.kanthal.com

Placement: Hallstahammar.

Your Role

In the role as Senior R&D Professional at Kanthal you will take charge of impactful projects in process and product development. You will work in accordance with the research and/or new product and process development (NPPD) model and be responsible for documentation and presentation of project results both orally and in writing. In this role, you will use and develop your knowledge in the area of expertise, find and develop new ideas that add value to the business, and share skills and best practices within our organization. 

Key responsibilities:

• Plan and Lead Projects: Independently plan and execute projects related to process and product development, ensuring timely delivery of results.
• Apply Proven Frameworks: Utilize established research and New Product and Process Development (NPPD) models to guide projects.
• Document and Present Results: Take ownership of documenting and presenting project outcomes to stakeholders.
• Innovate and Refine: Identify new ideas that create business value, and continuously improve tools, processes, and methodologies.
• Expand and Share Expertise: Develop specialized knowledge while mentoring colleagues and sharing best practices to strengthen the team.
• Support and Prioritize Growth: Execute critical R&D tasks as prioritized by leadership and foster a collaborative, growth-focused environment

About You

We are looking for you with an academic degree, in materials science, physics, or mechanical engineering, supplemented with basic project management training. You should have some relevant theoretical and practical experience in process and product development within metallic material science. It is meritorious with previous knowledge and experience in process metallurgy. We are looking for someone who takes ownership of their activities and works independently but can also contribute to the R&D group with ideas and ways of working. You continuously develop your working methods to handle tasks and have good communication skills in both spoken and written English and Swedish.

Your personal qualities are crucial for this role and are characterized by your ability to be a driven person with the abilities to handle problems with established techniques. You as a person can take initiative and delivery in your area of expertise.

What you can expect from us

A collaborative and innovative work environment where your expertise is valued. Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development. The chance to work on some of the world's most exciting and largest projects. A strong commitment to reducing environmental impact and promoting sustainability.

Additional Information

For more information about the position, please contact:

Andreas Magnusson, recruiting manager, +46 73 045 88 55

For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact:

Sara Kühner, responsible recruiter, +46 76 495 02 40

Union Contacts:

Petter Lindblom, Akademikerföreningen, 070 616 04 26

Riccard Söjbjerg, Unionen, 070 611 28 71

Johan Baringson, Ledarna, 070 616 53 96

Please apply before 2025-02-03

Kanthal is an Alleima company and a world-leading brand for products and services in industrial heating technology and resistance material. Backed by our skilled people and pioneering technology, every innovative solution is a creative partnership with our customers. With a strong commitment to reducing climate impact, we support some of the world’s largest and most exciting projects.

Find out more at www.kanthal.com and www.alleima.com