Our Client is a global leader in hydrogen fuel cell technology that is looking to revolutionize the commercial vehicle industry and build an ecosystem that delivers zero emissions. As a result of their rapid growth and continued innovation, they are looking to appoint a Director of Fuel Cell Stacks & Components to be responsible for both engineering leadership and managerial responsibilities of fuel cell stack development and validation.

The successful candidate will work closely with other senior stakeholders and manage a cross-functional team across Illinois and Michigan managing the product development lifecycle, contributing to the technology roadmap, continuous product improvement, and advocating for engineering best practices.

If you have experience working in leadership with a background in Hydrogen, High Power PEM Fuel Stacks development we would like to hear from you….

Role and Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the team for the design and development of the PEM fuel cell stacks and/or stack components such as unit cell, end plate, MEA, compression hardware, housing, sealing, manifolds, etc.
• Prioritize resources to achieve corporate milestones.
• Develop and execute fuel cell stack durability methodology and test plan.
• Plan and execute stack systems engineering: APQP, DFSS, FMEA, DVP&R, 8D problem solving, requirement management, change management, etc.
• Interface with the manufacturing team for production launch and scale-up, with fuel cell stack component suppliers, and with internal and external customers of fuel cell stacks.
• Be responsible for design compliance with engineering best practices, global design standards, and regulations of fuel cell mobility applications.
• Provide and manage annual plans & budgets.
• Collaborate with the business development team to identify, develop, and execute projects.
• Hire and train stack and component engineering staff.
• Define fuel cell stack product and technology roadmap and continuous product improvement plan.
• Define stack development processes.

Skills and Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or other related engineering fields
• 10 years of experience with engineering team management
• 5 years of experience with development & validation of water-cooled and high-power (>50kW) PEM fuel cell stacks and components
• Comfortable with or able to adapt to a fast-paced start-up working environment, thriving under the pressure of project schedule and technical/non-technical challenges.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to negotiate differences of opinions and facilitate discussion as needed with a collaborative multi-disciplinary team.
• Proven skills in planning & budgeting, technical & non-technical problem solving, decision making, project management, and organizational management.
• Knowledge of automotive processes and tools (APQP, DFSS, FMEA, DVP&R, 8D problem solving, requirement management, change management, etc.)
• Experience with fuel cell-powered electric vehicles and other applications is preferred.
• Occasional Travel required.

Location: Bolingbrook, Greater Chicago, Illinois + Some Travel

Salary: $180,000 - $200,000 P/A – Negotiable on Experience

Benefits: Bonus, Strong Health Care, Good PTO, 5% 401K (No Match Needed), fully subsidized lunches, and more!

Term: Full-Time, Direct Hire

At Human Capital Ventures, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity in all aspects of our business. We believe in creating supportive and inclusive environments where everyone can thrive, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, or ability. We strongly encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for our positions.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $180,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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