Product and Method Engineer
The Big Picture:
Howden Reciprocating and Centrifugal compressors (HCR), is a specialist supplier of tailor-made gas compression equipment for customers in the renewable, industrial and PCOG markets. Our products have made a valuable difference for our customers for the past 100 years, and we are now looking for a Product and Method Engineer who will join our Product Management & Support Team and supports us in making a valuable difference in the century to come.
The Product and Method Engineer ensures harmonization and drive standardization of designs, quality and performance for the company products across the Global organization. This is a unique opportunity to work with a highly motivated team to capture the growth opportunities in the renewable hydrogen market!
What needs to be done?
Support the processes of localization (partial or complete) of the company products by adapting when needed and transferring the product standards, procedures and quality requirements to the local teams;
Lead the qualification of Chart teams and facilities with regards to the company products and solutions;
Support the qualification processes of vendors, subcontractors. Qualification processes, matrix, standards and tools, related to all the company product lines;
Process and plans to deliver technical support to vendor and sub-contractor qualification processes for parts and sub-assemblies, in alignment with the company supplier development global plans;
Support localization projects for the company products to North America, India, and China;
Issue and deliver annual plan for technical support to the 2024 supplier base development by HCR-Team;
Issue and execute joint plans with local teams to fix issues discrepancies related to parts and product standardization governance.
What do you need to bring?
A Bachelor’s degree in engineering or similar;
Understanding of production processes for parts and sub-assemblies included in the company products (castings, welding, machining, assembly, testing);
Understanding of QA and QC requirements and processes;
Fluency in English.
Good communication skills verbal and written (ability to speak to groups);
Failure mode analysis, problem solving;
Working in a company with organization / teams on several locations (globally);
Process definition and improvement;
Qualification processes;
Experience of knowledge sharing / training;
Willing to travel (from a few days to 2 weeks) would likely be required for specific projects to support the global Chart team, expected travel time not more than 20% average.
What will you get in return?
In this position you will have the opportunity to connect with and support global teams while contributing to the development of the company business and will work in a good atmosphere with dedicated colleagues. We offer an interesting and challenging position within a professional, international organization with freedom to act and the opportunity to work with a variety of stakeholders. As we consider talent management as key to the success of our organization, we offer opportunities for personal and professional development. We offer a salary package that is fully in line with the level of the position combined with an extensive package of fringe benefits. We offer a Hybrid Working policy that provides the opportunity to work from your home office up to 3 days per week.
About us:
We enable our customers’ vital processes, which advance a more sustainable world. This is the Howden vision that drives us! Liaise with our colleagues in 34 countries. We offer global and local opportunities, 6000 employees and world leading engineers, who create cutting edge developments.
You will be a part of over 160 years of innovation and development that continues today with our digital solutions. At Howden we have a strong corporate identity and purpose. You will be a member of our team, shaping the future of the world and tackling some of the most pressing issues facing the planet. Our products and organization are Revolving Around You. Our culture promotes individual development to enhance our most important asset – our people.
