Motor and Ventilation System Expert

Franke; Fabriano; In loco; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading global supplier in Fabriano, Italy, is seeking a Ventilation System Expert responsible for developing new ventilation systems including electric motors and blowers. This strategic role involves managing projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance with engineering standards. The ideal candidate holds a Master’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and has over 5 years of relevant experience in R&D, alongside strong communication skills in English and Italian. The position offers opportunities for professional growth and exposure to high-impact projects.

Servizi

Continuous professional development

Collaborative work environment

Exposure to high-impact projects

Competenze

• 5+ years of relevant experience in R&D.
• Experience in international teams is a strong advantage.
• Strong orientation toward continuous improvement.

Mansioni

• Lead design and development of new ventilation systems.
• Manage projects across all development phases.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for product improvement.

Conoscenze

Expertise in electric motor design

CFD analysis

Analytical skills

Fluent in English and Italian

Strong communication skills

Formazione

Master’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Strumenti

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Descrizione del lavoro

About Franke

We, the Franke company with its three divisions, are a world's leading supplier of products and services for domestic kitchens, the professional foodservice systems and the convenience store sector as well as for professional coffee making. With around 60 companies, we are at home on five continents. Over 8,000 employees constantly take on new perspectives to identify opportunities and turn them into inspiring, innovative solutions for tomorrow’s demands.

About the job

The Ventilation System Expert is responsible for the coordination and execution of projects related to the development of new ventilation systems, including electric motors, blowers and impellers.

The role acts as a key technical reference, in defining product development strategies with a strong impact on business performance, product competitiveness and innovation roadmap.

This role will be based in Fabriano (AN) - Italy, and reports to the Head of Global Functional Components.

Your tasks

• Lead the design and development of new ventilation systems, ensuring alignment with internal stakeholder requirements, regulatory constraints and market trends;
• Manage projects across all development phases, from concept generation and feasibility assessment through execution, validation and industrial phase‑in;
• Drive Design-to-Cost and Design-for-Standardization initiatives aimed at reducing product cost, complexity and variability across current and future product platforms;
• Collaborate closely with Quality, Manufacturing and Supply Chain functions to improve product robustness, resolve quality issues and support continuous improvement initiatives;
• Define and oversee validation and qualification test plans to ensure compliance with performance, reliability, timing and cost targets;
• Coordinate technical activities with external partners and suppliers in co‑design and co‑development projects;
• Actively contribute to cross‑functional teams in defining the product and technology strategic roadmap;
• Ensure effective and structured communication of project status, risks and results to internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent technical discipline;
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in R&D in similar roles;
• Experience working in cross‑functional and international teams is considered a strong advantage;
• Strong expertise in electric motor design, with in-depth knowledge of motor technologies used in household appliances, including BLDC motors, capacitor motors and shaded pole motors;
• Solid technical background in CFD analysis applied to complete ventilation systems (motor, blower, impeller and system integration);
• Proven ability to apply system‑level thinking to optimize performance, efficiency, noise and reliability;
• Strong orientation toward continuous improvement in test execution, test setup optimization and test data management (reports, databases and documentation);
• Familiarity with international standards and regulatory requirements related to electric motors and ventilation systems;
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, structured approach to project execution;
• Ability to manage complexity and multiple priorities in a dynamic environment;
• Effective communication skills at both technical and managerial levels;
• Fluent English and Italian (spoken & written). Other languages are a plus;
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and Project (or similar).

What we offer you

• A strategic role within a structured and innovation‑driven R&D organization;
• Exposure to high‑impact development projects with global relevance;
• Continuous professional development and growth opportunities;
• A collaborative, international and performance‑oriented work environment.

Contact details

For more information see: www.franke.com

Important information for all executive search companies, headhunters and HR consultants

The Franke Group does not accept unsolicited support from headhunters and personnel consultants for our career opportunities. Any CV/resume vitae submitted to Franke or its employees by external recruitment agencies without a valid written recruitment agreement related to the position in question shall be deemed the sole property of our company. In the event that a candidate presented by an agency is hired in our company and there is no prior agreement, no fee will be paid.