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Bühler Group · 3 days ago

Director of Application Technology - Die Casting North America

Holland, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

Bühler Group is a global leader in technology solutions for food and mobility industries. The Director of Application Technology will lead the North American Application Technology team for Die Casting, collaborating with various departments to provide technical guidance and optimize processes for customer success.

Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead, develop, and mentor the North American Application Technology team; build capabilities, succession plans, and a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement in close collaboration with the Global Application Technology team

Own the regional application strategy and roadmap aligned to global product strategy; translate market and customer insights into actionable requirements for Product Management

Collaborate with customers on DFM (Design for Manufacturability) to optimize casting designs and reduce total cost of ownership

Proactively drive HPDC applications for future automotive platforms by supporting OEMs in early design and development of future body-in-white, powertrain, battery and chassis components

Co-develop with customers their manufacturing quality framework, including quality standards, process control plans, operational standards for die and equipment maintenance, in-process operations, and post-processing

Support strategic key accounts with process optimization plans and productivity improvement programs

Participate in the proposal engineering process for customer opportunities by defining process/part flow, machine & peripheral equipment requirements, & creating customized customer presentations tailored to the opportunity

Drive revenue development across the local team, in addition to involving the global team, by proactively initiating opportunities and responding to customer requests for part development, process support, trials, and training - converting technical engagements into reoccurring turnover opportunities

Keep in contact with leading universities in the field of HPDC in the NAM region

DC technology scouting: Identify emerging technologies that might expand the application of HPDC and/or improve current HPDC production

Represent Bühler at industry events, technical conferences and seminars, as a subject-matter expert

Works cross-functionally with Sales and Customer Service to lead operational efforts for Bühler Service Agreements and all other support opportunities to build revenue streams

Financial targets: Setting of and achievement of annual budgets including: NAM applications and training budget (OR, TO and DB1), NAM cost budget and cost center coverage

Qualification

High-pressure die castingProcess optimizationLeadership experienceCustomer relationship managementMicrosoft 365Simulation toolsCoaching skillsMulticultural understandingCommunication skillsTeamwork

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering or other equivalent training or experience

Deep understanding of high-pressure die casting process and machinery, automation, peripherals (spray systems, ladlers, extractors, thermal control, etc)

Proven experience improving casting quality, yield, cycle time, and OEE through process optimization and data-driven problem solving

Demonstrated leadership experience managing technical teams and cross-functional initiatives

Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation) with the ability to influence at all organizational levels and within customer hierarchies

Strong customer relationship management and consultative skills

Highly developed computer skills in Microsoft 365

Preferred

Experience with Bühler die casting solutions or comparable OEM / Tier 1 experience

Knowledge of die design fundamentals, thermal management, lubricants, and alloy behavior (e.g., Al, Mg, Zn)

Experience with simulation, process monitoring, and analytics tools (e.g., Flow3D, Magmasoft)

Experience in a global matrix organization a plus

Leadership skills in local and international environments

Ability to work accurately and reliably under pressure

Coaching of employees in professional and personal development

Strong leadership personality and sense for people development

Target and results oriented

Openness, teamwork, flexibility

Above average personal commitment, independence and readiness for action

Multicultural understanding and sensitivity

Company

Bühler Group

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Billions of people come into contact with Bühler technologies to cover their basic needs for food and mobility every day.

Founded in 1953

Uzwil, St. Gallen, CH

10001+ employees

http://www.buhlergroup.com

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