Head of R&D (m/f/d)

REVERION; Windach; Vor Ort; EUR 100.000 - 125.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A renewable energy company located in Windach is seeking a Head of R&D to lead and develop technical teams in a mission-driven environment. The role emphasizes project management and technical leadership within the renewable energy sector. Ideal candidates will have significant leadership experience in energy or related industries, and a passion for sustainable technologies. Responsibilities include managing test fields, ensuring operational efficiency, and promoting a startup mentality across teams. Competitive benefits and compensation are offered.

Leistungen

Wellpass or Pluxee Card

Subsidized lunch

Bike leasing

Annual training and development budget

Regular team events

Company pension scheme

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in demanding industries like aerospace or automotive.
• Proficient in project management and leading complex R&D projects.
• Strong expertise in measurement, simulation, and testing systems.

Aufgaben

• Lead and develop technical teams while managing task allocations.
• Oversee capacity planning and ensure the operation of test benches.
• Implement and optimize quality and process guidelines.

Kenntnisse

Leadership experience

Project management

Systems engineering

Thermodynamics

Fluent in German

Fluent in English

Jobbeschreibung

Who we are

A future without fossil fuels - that is our ambitious goal. At Reverion, we are firmly convinced that biogas will play a key role on the road to a 100% renewable, decentralized energy supply of the future. Our vision is to replace the combustion engines that are still widely used today with ultra-modern, highly efficient and flexible micro power plants.

Interested in leading a growing team in a key role? Then apply now as Head of R&D (f/m/d) at Reverion!

Your profile

• Several years of leadership experience (min. 5 years) in a senior role within technically demanding, performance-driven industries (e.g., aerospace, energy, automotive)
• Strong expertise in project management, resource and capacity planning, and a proven track record in leading complex development projects from R&D to market launch
• In-depth expertise in systems engineering, thermodynamics, and energy conversion, as well as confident handling of measurement, simulation, and testing systems
• Ability to lead, motivate, and strategically develop interdisciplinary teams
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including confident interaction with the CTO
• Strategic, structured, and solution-oriented working style combined with a high sense of responsibility
• Passion for sustainable energy, technological innovation, and the advancement of disruptive technologies
• Excellent written and spoken German and English skills

What we offer

• Strategic influence and a high level of responsibility
• A dynamic and exciting work environment with a meaningful contribution to the energy transition
• A startup mentality that is lived every day
• Wellpass or Pluxee Card
• Subsidized lunch
• Bike leasing
• Annual training and development budget
• Regular team events and internal sports groups
• Reverion bikes (available at the S-Bahn station & office) for employee use
• Fair and performance-based compensation
• Company pension scheme

Your mission

1. Leadership & Team Management

• Disciplinary leadership and development of the technical teams
• Structured task allocation, prioritization, and progress tracking
• Coaching and supporting the team leads in leadership and resource planning

2. Project Management & Reporting

• Management of the test field, including capacity planning and expansion projects
• Ensuring smooth operation of test benches and systems (including FAT)
• Reporting to the CTO and close collaboration with the PMO

3. Process & Quality Management

• Implementation and optimization of intra-team and cross-team processes
• Further development of standards for documentation, control, and knowledge transfer
• Support in the implementation of new quality and process guidelines

4. Technical Leadership

• Development of strategies for engineering, simulation, and testing
• Creation of concepts for upgrades and optimizations of test benches
• Analysis and evaluation of measurement and simulation results