Hexagon Purus is a global leader in zero emission mobility solutions for light, medium and heavy-duty vehicles, buses, maritime, rail, aerospace, and backup power solutions, storage and distribution.

With a legacy of 60 years developing clean fuel systems, we are a growing global team of over 700 employees, with presence in Norway, Germany, Canada, USA and China. Hexagon Purus is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange.

Being in the heart of energy transformation, we lead with purpose, and our goal setting is aligned with our people and our shared mission to drive the transition to zero-emission mobility. 

Join us on our innovative journey and work toward a clean energy future!

Pay Range: $120k-$150k (Negotiable depending on experience)

Job Summary: This person will manage a team of interdisciplinary engineers to conceive, design, develop, qualify, and test new composite products. Composite Products typically consist of filament-wound Type III & Type IV pressure vessels and other composite structures. The successful candidate will lead all aspects of this team through the entire project life cycle.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop capabilities of both the team and the employees with a culture of continuous improvement. Provide access to necessary resources and training materials.
• Manage employee performance through regular informal communication and formalized monthly meetings. Provide focused guidance and direction.
• Must have a hands-on approach as part of the training and development for the team to succeed.
• Foster an environment of teamwork.
• Manage departmental budgets and resource allocations. Provide engineering support to other areas of the business as required.
• Institute and maintain procedures for Project Management. This includes managing project budgets, schedules, risks, and opportunities. Ensure conformance of systems to relevant requirements (internal, customer, regulatory, etc).
• Institute and maintain procedures for configuration control of engineering drawings and documentation.
• Establish and maintain systems and procedures for regular project design reviews. Provide technical feedback and guidance on system design.
• Provide status updates to senior leadership at the site and corporate level.
• Manage a wide-ranging portfolio of composite products with an emphasis on Type III and Type IV pressure vessels, tubulars, and composite structures.
• Implement a culture of data driven decisions utilizing Design for Six Sigma principles.
• Assist with business development activities including preparing estimates, supporting technical reviews, and providing quotations as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to delegate resources and experience to meet challenging schedules.
• ERP based environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills – ability to build positive relationships at all levels both internal and external to the organization.
• Excellent organizational / time management skills – ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced working environment.
• Strong ability to understand mechanical systems and industrial processes.
• Ability to analyze technical data and make appropriate recommendations as needed.
• Ability to use independent judgment within established guidelines and written directions.
• Proficient in MS Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Proficient in MS Project or similar scheduling software.
• Proficient in concepts and fundamentals of Finite Element Analysis. Experience with ABAQUS preferred.
• Strong composites design and fabrication background with an emphasis on filament winding.
• Six Sigma, Lean, and/or Kaizen experience is a plus.

Education, Certifications and Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree from an ABET accredited university in an engineering discipline. Master’s degree is preferred.
• Previous managerial experience is preferred.
• Must be United States citizen, lawful permanent resident or otherwise eligible to work in the United States.