Stack Design Manager

🏢 About John CockerillAre you ready to work on strategic international projects within the hydrogen sector and the global energy transition?Join John Cockerill Hydrogen as a Stack Design Manager.Founded in 1817, John Cockerill supports sustainable innovation to address the major challenges of our time. The Group develops and integrates technological solutions for energy, defense, industry, environment, transport and infrastructure.With more than 8,000 employees, the Group achieved €1.417 billion revenue in 2024 and operates across 28 countries on 5 continents.🌟 Why join us?Strategic role in the global development of hydrogen technologiesWork on high-impact industrial projects with international exposureCentral contribution to the creation and standardization of next-generation stacksFast-moving environment with strong innovation and industrialization focusAgile organizational structure with short decision-making lines🎯 Your RoleAs Stack Design Manager, you lead the design, development, and industrialization of electrolyzer stacks within the Product Development division.You act as the technical authority, ensuring design quality, product consistency, roadmap alignment, and team performance.You play a key role in structuring the department, maturing the product portfolio, and securing competitiveness in global markets.📌 Your Key Responsibilities🔧 1. Technical leadership & expertisePerform, review and validate mechanical, thermal and CFD calculationsDefine detailed functional specifications for stack operationCollaborate with CAD designers to produce and validate detailed 2D/3D designsIdentify and develop innovative materials, design concepts, and technical solutionsApply Design-to-Cost principles in all development stepsPrepare technical specifications for procurement and manufacturingValidate suppliers through inspections and conformity assessmentsSupport and deploy validation tests (mechanical, materials, functional tests)🏭 2. Product industrializationEnsure product industrialization feasibility throughout developmentWork closely with Manufacturing, Quality and Industrialization teamsSecure design robustness and global manufacturability (EU, Asia, global sites)🚀 3. Product roadmapPropose design evolutions aligned with market expectations, performance and industrial constraintsContribute to the roadmap of two strategic stacks:High-performance EU stackGlobal standardized product🧩 4. Design Reviews governanceOrganize and lead cross-functional Design ReviewsEstablish design evolution and validation processesEnsure traceability, compliance and continuous improvement👥 5. Team managementDefine objectives, priorities and workload distributionMonitor progress and ensure team balance and continuitySupport skills development and well-being of engineers and expertsFoster autonomy, collaboration and ownership👥 Your TeamReporting line-Christian : Head of Stack DevelopmentEnvironment: collaborative, highly technical, innovation-drivenManagement style: transparent, empowering, focused on excellence and teamwork👤 Your ProfileExperience & Technical SkillsMechanical engineer (materials, thermal sciences, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics)5+ years as a Team Lead in a Design Office, or 10+ years as a senior design expertProven experience in:Mechanical design & industrializationPressure equipmentFEM/CFD calculationsMachining, surface treatment, mechanical assemblyR&D → industrialization cyclesQuality, conformity, certification, risk analysisStrong knowledge of ASME / EN / ISO standardsFluent in English; French is a strong assetSoft SkillsStrong leadership, assertiveness, and ability to challenge constructivelyInnovation mindset & strong analytical skillsExcellent organizational skills and autonomyHigh adaptability in evolving environmentsClear and structured communicationAbility to work transversally with multiple departments🎁 What we offerA Competitive And Comprehensive Package IncludingCompany carMeal vouchersExpense allowancesInsurance package (hospitalization, death, income protection…)Variable bonus (up to 25% of yearly gross salary)Profit-sharing / performance schemes1–2 days of telework per week after onboardingStructured 6-month onboarding programContinuous training & career development opportunitiesInternational exposure and cross-entity mobility31 days of paid leave📅 Recruitment ProcessFirst interview with RPO/MSP Manager- Camille GRUSLINTechnical & managerial interview with the Head of Stack Development-ChristianFinal interview with the CTOIs it a match between you and John Cockerill? May this collaboration begin!This is not the opportunity you're looking for? You can also join our talent pool and be contacted for other positions in the future