Production Engineer to leading manufacturer and developer of fuel cells

Want to join the green growth journey with a leading player in climate-friendly fuel cell solutions?

In a time of ambitious goals for sustainable energy, fuel cells will play an important role as a replacement for climate-damaging combustion engines in the transport industry of the future. Ballard Power Systems Europe is recognised as one of the leading players in the commercialisation of fuel cell solutions and is currently working on an important transformation from exclusively being an organisation focusing on product development to being a commercial business with large-scale sales and production. This transformation has generated explosive growth which is expected to continue for many years. The company’s aim is to consolidate its position and its activities in the European marketplace and establish itself as one of the biggest players in fuel cell solutions.

On behalf of Ballard Power Systems Europe, we are seeking a Production Engineer to participate in this growth journey and make a mark on the company’s future development.

About Ballard Power Systems Europe

Ballard Power Systems Europe can trace its roots back to 2004 in Skive when what would later become Ballard Power Systems Europe was separated into a division of a local business specialising in energy-efficient quality products for heating, cooling, and ventilation. In 2011, half of the company was acquired by Ballard Power Systems, a Canadian enterprise, which took over the rest of the business in 2016.

Ballard Power Systems Europe is currently an international organisation headquartered in Hobro. The headquarters employs approximately 170 highly committed people from 16 different nationalities who all share a profound passion for energy technology and want to contribute to a greener and more sustainable planet.

At Ballard Power Systems Europe, you will become part of a rapidly growing organisation. Although the company is a fast-moving environment and most days can be busy and dynamic, Ballard Power Systems prioritises socialising and human interaction which means that this is a close-knit team across the organisation that enjoys a range of social activities.

Can you create the most effective production line?

In the new established position as Production Engineer, you will report directly to the Production Manager and become part of a strong team consisting of five PTA-employees with different technical backgrounds. Your main focus will be on the operation, production optimization and implementation of lean initiatives, thereby designing the most optimal structure for the implementation of sales and development projects. Furthermore, you will look into our production methods, processes and flows in order to create the most effective production site.

You will be responsible for:

• Optimize the daily operations – upgrading of equipment, problem solving, improving the production basics and act as support for the production.
• Perform calculations for optimization of flow and general production layout - including focus on minimization of goods in process, subassemblies, start-up times etc.
• Preparing business cases and project plans with associated process flow diagrams, PFMEA and control plans.
• Coordinate and create alignment with inside stakeholders (Supply Chain, Sales, etc.).
• Identify the needs for master data in order to assist the production planning.
• Contribute to global production alignment in connection with MES, data collection, traceability and digitalization inside Ballard.
• Ensure compliance with certifications from ISO, DNV, IRIS etc.

Who are you?

We are looking for a candidate with a minimum of a couple of years of experience from a similar position - if you have experience from a start-up production company that will be a plus. However, the most important is that you possess a great overview and can use your analytical approach towards optimizing the daily operation in practise. This means that you by nature are analytical, foresighted, results-oriented and driven by challenging the existing.

We also expect that:

• You have experience in the above tasks and understand the challenges that arise when upgrading elements of the production.
• You have an education within production engineering. Preferably with a practical background as blacksmith, electrician, or machinist.
• You are a solid user of DAX and Microsoft Office.
• You are structured and work systematically with projects from start to finish.
• You thrive in a business orientated and dynamic environment with focus on innovative and lasting solutions in the operations.
• You are outgoing, accommodating and contributes to a positive work environment.
• You are a great communicator across an organization and can communicate both in English and Danish.

Futhermore you must expect some travel activity to Canada as well as meeting activity with employees from Canada that is placed in the evening due to time differences. However it is not an every day event.

What will you get at Ballard Power Systems Europe?

At Ballard Power Systems Europe, you can look forward to a warm welcome from your new colleagues who will make every effort to ensure both your social and professional onboarding. You will be given structured and carefully designed onboarding which includes a range of training courses. You will relatively quickly be assigned your own tasks and projects where you will have access to knowledge sharing and discussion with your team.

You can also look forward to:

• An exciting and independent job in a highly committed and dedicated organisation that is passionate about contributing to the green transition through commercialisation of fuel cell solutions.
• A flexible workplace with friendly colleagues, and a positive atmosphere – despite a busy environment everyone is met with a smile and the desire to cultivate a great team spirit.
• A unique opportunity to make your mark on the development of an international business experiencing rapid growth.
• A workplace with a strong focus on professional development, including applicable courses and further training.
• An attractive salary commensurate with your qualifications as well as pension, health insurance and staff lunches.