Head of Application Development Group in additive manufacturing

The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft (www.fraunhofer.com) currently operates 76 institutes and research institutions throughout Germany and is the world’s leading applied research organization. Around 30 800 employees work with an annual research budget of 3.0 billion euros.

The Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT is Europe's leading center for contract research and development in the field of laser technology. For more than 25 years, the Fraunhofer ILT has been working with renowned companies to further develop the additive powder bed based manufacturing process LPBF for various industrial applications.

The LPBF additive manufacturing process has become firmly established in industrial production in recent years. In our 'Laser Powder Bed Fusion' department, we concentrate on various key research areas in order to expand the geometric possibilities and choice of materials and to increase the productivity and quality of components.

What you will do

You will be responsible for the technical and disciplinary management of the application development team and coordinate the various tasks assigned to the individual team members
Your tasks include working on day-to-day projects, managing projects with a technical/scientific focus and coordinating project managers and teams on the appropriate tasks
As head of the application development team, you will monitor and set financial and technical targets and determine measures within the team. You are also jointly responsible for achieving these targets
You are responsible for the external presentation of the services offered by your team

What you bring to the table

You have a Master's degree (TH, TU, U) in mechanical engineering, physics, materials engineering or a comparable course of study
Profound knowledge in the field of (industrial) additive manufacturing and its use in various fields of application
Experience in the acquisition and management of research and industrial projects
A responsible and structured way of working as well as open and team-oriented communication
Very good knowledge of German and English is a prerequisite

What you can expect

A varied and challenging job with a high level of personal responsibility and a professional and dynamic working atmosphere
A creative and interdisciplinary working environment in a highly motivated team
Close cooperation with science and industry
The opportunity to do a doctorate on the basis of application-related project work
First-class facilities with equipment, machines, laboratories and workshops
Flat hierarchies, a "you" culture and individual development opportunities thanks to a wide range of further training opportunities (seminars, coaching and language courses, etc.)
Flexible working hours based on trust and the option of mobile working
Various support offers for balancing private life, family and career
Job ticket, 30 days' annual leave, corporate benefits and profit-sharing
Employer-financed company pension scheme

Appointment, remuneration and social security benefits based on the public-sector collective wage agreement (TVöD).

The weekly working time is 39 hours.

This position is also available on a part-time basis.

The position is initially limited to two years.

We value and promote the diversity of our employees' skills and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, sexual orientation and identity. Severely disabled persons are given preference in the event of equal suitability.

With its focus on developing key technologies that are vital for the future and enabling the commercial utilization of this work by business and industry, Fraunhofer plays a central role in the innovation process. As a pioneer and catalyst for groundbreaking developments and scientific excellence, Fraunhofer helps shape society now and in the future.

Interested? Apply online now. We look forward to getting to know you!

If you have any questions please contact

Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT

Tim Lantzsch M. Sc.

0241/8906-193

Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT

www.ilt.fraunhofer.de

Requisition Number: 72892 Application Deadline: 04/30/2024

Job Segment: R&D Engineer, Application Developer, Mechanical Engineer, Materials Engineer, Part Time, Engineering, Technology

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