Managing Director: Growth Leader in Mechanical & Hydrogen

Kyocera AVX Corporation; Föritztal; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work options

At least 30 days of paid vacation

Employee events

Company health management

Opportunities for professional development

Corporate benefits

Bike leasing

Job summary

Kyocera AVX Corporation is seeking a Managing Director (m/f/d) for its location in Föritztal, overseeing both special machinery engineering and hydrogen electrolyzer systems. This role requires a university degree in mechanical engineering or a related field and several years of experience in a senior management position within manufacturing or energy technology. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, communication skills, and fluency in German and English. The position comes with attractive benefits, including remote work options and at least 30 days of paid vacation.

Qualifications

• Several years of professional experience in senior management or executive role.
• Proven track record in strategy, business development and organizational leadership.
• Fluent in both German and English.

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for two companies: special machinery engineering and hydrogen electrolyzer systems.
• Define and implement long-term strategies for growth and profitability.
• Full P&L ownership, including budgeting and capital planning.

Skills

Strong technical understanding of mechanical engineering and energy systems

Excellent leadership

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

University degree in mechanical engineering or related field

Job description

Leadership Role

For KYOCERA AVX Components (Automation) GmbH we are looking for a Managing Director (m/f/d) at our location in Föritztal

• Work-Life Balance: Remote work options, at least 30 days of paid vacation per year
• Team Spirit: Employee events
• Health: Company health management
• Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development
• Benefits: Corporate benefits, bike leasing

… and much more!

• University degree: in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, business engineering, business administration or comparable field
• Several years of professional experience: including a senior management or executive role within manufacturing, machinery or energy technology
• Proven track record: in strategy, business development and organizational leadership
• Skills: strong technical understanding of mechanical engineering and energy systems or related industries
• Language skills: fluent in both German and English languages
• Attributes: excellent leadership, communication and negotiation skills with an entrepreneurial mindset as well as hands-on, decisive and results-oriented personality
• Overall responsibility for two companies: special machinery engineering (~50 employees) and hydrogen electrolyzer systems (~30 employees)
• Define, implement and execute long-term strategies for growth, profitability and innovation in both sectors
• Full P&L ownership, including budgeting, forecasting, capital planning and risk management
• Represents the companies with customers, partners and stakeholders nationally and internationally
• Strengthens synergies between mechanical engineering and hydrogen technology activities
• Builds and develops leadership teams and organizational structures
• Promotes and reinforce a strong culture of safety, compliance and sustainability

Who we are

KYOCERA AVX is a leading global manufacturer of advanced electronic components engineered to accelerate technological innovation and build a better future. As a wholly owned subsidiary of KYOCERA Corporation structured to capitalize on shared resources and technical expertise, KYOCERA AVX has an expansive global footprint comprised of several dozen research, development, and manufacturing facilities spanning more than 15 countries and staffed with talented personnel dedicated to innovation, component quality, customer service, and enabling a brighter future through technology.

KYOCERA AVX designs, develops, manufactures, and supplies advanced capacitors, antennas, connectors, circuit protection and timing devices, sensors, controls, filters, fuses, diodes, resistors, couplers, and inductors optimized for employment in the international 5G, IoT, aerospace, automotive, consumer electronics, industrial, medical, and military markets.

Are you interested?

Please send us your detailed application, including your salary expectations and earliest possible starting date. We are looking forward to meeting you.

Diversity is an essential part of our corporate culture.

People with different backgrounds, perspectives and experiences work and live at KYOCERA AVX. We believe in the power of the individuality of our employees. Become a part of our team and show us what makes you “you”! We are looking forward to all applications, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran (US only).