R&d Project Leader, Strategic Initiatives

Overview

Electrolux Professional presents :

R&D PROJECT LEADER - STRATEGIC INITIATIVES

Pordenone, Italy

As part of the Electrolux Professional team, one day is never the same as the next. Our mission is to make customers’ work-life easier, more profitable—and truly sustainable. We aim to become the OnE trusted partner, managing the complete operations, understanding the daily journey of customers in hotels, restaurants, laundries or cafés, and providing an inclusive service offering with expertise, state-of-the-art interfaces, and the best people network.

Together we will grow and create sustainable experiences for people and the world around us, in food, beverage and laundry. Electrolux Professional - we are The OnE.

Responsibilities

• To strengthen our organization we are looking for a Project Leader who will contribute to scout and develop new Strategic Initiatives and opportunities to expand Electrolux Professional’s business in the professional food equipment industry.
• Work in a dedicated R&D environment with a focus on the development of new strategic initiatives such as: Chains initiatives, Open Innovation, Architecture Products, innovative modules, etc.
• Clear understanding of Chains / K-accounts and Food Professionals needs
• Maintain good technical relationships with assigned customers
• Provide prompt feedback to the customer through feasibility analysis (specification, time, cost, etc.)
• Strong support for the definition of the technical specification
• Be part of various R&D teams during the product development process
• Deliver project milestones and check points
• Create relevant project documentation and keep stakeholders informed of updates
• Proactive approach to maintaining excellent quality and reliability of the product
• Demonstrate flexibility and creativity in developing dedicated special solutions
• Foster strong teamwork and organizational skills
• Interact with all functions in a global organization from shop floor to management
• Lead change and execute business improvement projects in a large-scale global matrix organization
• Be proactive with a results-oriented, sustainable business mindset and share knowledge with colleagues
• Work autonomously toward targets and drive project results
• Communicate clearly and report in a transparent manner
• Apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Promote positive teamwork and lead by influencing
• Work independently and as part of a diverse, intercultural team to resolve problems quickly and share information

Education & Experience

• Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field
• At least 5 years in R&D / product development
• Strong mindset on product innovation
• Strong knowledge of Professional Products Food (and sub-components)
• Experience with Project Management
• Experience using 3D modelling software (preferably CATIA V5)
• Familiarity with developing tools such as FMEA, QFD, DFM, etc.
• Computer literacy
• Familiarity with stainless steel metal parts and plastic technology (injection moulding, extrusion, thermoforming components)
• Fluent English; Italian considered a plus

About Electrolux Professional

Electrolux Professional is one of the leading global providers of food service, beverage and laundry for professional users. Our innovative products and worldwide service network make our customers’ work-life easier, more profitable—and truly sustainable every day. Our solutions and products are manufactured in 13 plants in seven countries and sold in over 110 countries. In 2021, Electrolux Professional had global sales of SEK 7,9bn and approximately 4,000 employees. Electrolux Professional’s B-shares are listed at Nasdaq Stockholm. From July 1, our global business is divided into five Business Areas (BA): BA Beverage & Food Preparation, BA Laundry, BA Food Americas, BA Food APAC & MEA and BA Food Europe.