Vesuvius North America · 4 months ago
Head of Tundish & Ingot Applications
Charlotte, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
7+ years expVesuvius North America is seeking a Head of Tundish & Ingot Applications to lead product development initiatives in the refractory and steelmaking technologies sector. This role involves managing a team, overseeing product innovation, and collaborating with global R&D teams to ensure alignment with market trends and customer needs.
Consumer Goods
Responsibilities
Direct oversight and management of the M&T Tundish team (4 direct reports) and directly manage product management role for ingot offerings
Lead the roadmap for tundish and ingot product innovation, ensuring alignment with market trends and customer requirements
Manage and coordinate research and development activities related to tundish and ingot products, including design improvements, materials innovation, and performance testing
Collaborate with global R&D and product development teams to support technology transfer and innovation at the plant level
Manage technical performance metrics, analyzing product and process data to drive performance improvements and cost reduction initiatives
Partner with commercial and other internal teams to define product-fit & positioning, competitive differentiation, and go-to-market strategy for the tundish portfolio
Support the creation of marketing collateral, technical presentations, and value propositions to effectively promote the product line
Conduct market intelligence activities to assess competitor offerings, industry trends, and customer feedback
Serve as the primary technical contact for tundish & ingot related inquiries, ensuring timely and high-quality support to both internal teams and customers
Provide training and development to sales and field service personnel to enhance tundish product knowledge
Participate in key customer visits, technical trials, and performance reviews to ensure product satisfaction and continuous improvement
Coordinate with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Procurement teams to ensure seamless implementation of new products and technologies
Oversee capex planning and project execution where applicable to tundish-related technologies or infrastructure improvements
Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards in all aspects of product development and deployment
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Metallurgy, Ceramics Engineering, or related technical discipline
Minimum 7–10 years of experience in the steel or refractory industry, with a strong background in tundish applications
Proven experience in product development, technical marketing, and cross-functional project management
Strong communication, leadership, and analytical skills with a commercial mindset
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required
Develop and maintain tundish related documentation including supporting CCAR incidents, procedures, process maps, and technical reports
Excellent technical communication, analytical and presentation skills
Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with global, cross-functional teams
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, SharePoint); CAD or modeling tools a plus
Highly motivated and action-oriented
Preferred
advanced degree in Business Management
Company
Vesuvius North America
Leading the world of molten metal flow engineering and technology, serving process industries operating in challenging high-temperature conditions.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Julia W.
HR Business Partner
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