Industrial Operations Engineer

Are you passionate about leveraging technology for the climate? Do you have an interest in hydrogen and/or hardware? Are excited to join a nimble and hand-on early-stage startup to run and scale production? If yes, Adele Hydrogen has an exciting opportunity for you based in Lyon!

About Adele Hydrogen

At Adele Hydrogen, we are at the forefront of the green hydrogen (r)evolution with our groundbreaking alkaline electrode technology. Our electrodes drastically lower the cost of green hydrogen production – and setting new industry benchmarks. We’re producing, we’re selling, and are now recruiting our core Lyon team to scale operations.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Project Management: Coordinate and manage projects related to production runs, process improvement, equipment installation, or production scaling. Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to specifications.
2. Production & Logistics Oversight: Manage and oversee all aspects of purchasing, production, and logistics for small-scale production runs. Ensure smooth, efficient, and timely operations from procurement to product shipment.
3. Industrialization: Collaborate with the R&D team, suppliers, and contractors to create the Front End Engineering Design (FEED) of our scaled-up Alpha production line. Ensure cost-efficiency, and adaptability for future growth.
4. Supplier & Contractor Management: Identify, evaluate, and engage with suppliers, contractors, and production equipment providers. Establish technical specifications, obtain quotes, negotiate contracts, follow up with delivery. Build and maintain strong relationships to ensure quality, cost-efficiency, and reliability in the supply chain.
5. Technical Documentation Management: Create, maintain, and update technical documentation critical for manufacturing and budgeting.
6. Continuous Improvement & Innovation: Continuously seek ways to improve production processes, reduce costs, and enhance product quality.
7. Quality & Compliance Assurance: Ensure all manufacturing processes comply with relevant quality standards and regulatory requirements. Implement and monitor quality control measures to maintain high standards of production.

Requirements:

At Adele Hydrogen, cultural fit is as important as technical expertise. We’re looking for someone who resonates with our mission and thrives in an early-stage startup environment. If you're passionate about our work and meet around 80% of the qualifications, we encourage you to apply!

1. Startup cultural fit. Are you looking for a meaningful professional challenge? Are you flexible? Are you autonomous and focused? Can you handle both high-level and low-level tasks? Can you handle uncertainty and pressure? Do you get things done?
2. Working Status & Location: Must have the legal right to work in the EU. Candidates already based in the Lyon area and available on short notice are preferred at this stage of our development.
3. Project Management: Demonstrated ability in managing complex hardware projects, coordinating with multiple stakeholders, managing contracts and budgets, and meeting deadlines.
4. Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, design for manufacturability, process optimization, data analysis and quality control. Proficiency in CAD software and familiarity with production equipment.
5. Supplier & Vendor Management: Experience in selecting and negotiating with suppliers and contractors. Ability to build and maintain effective relationships.
6. Data Analysis & Problem Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Skill in extracting insights from disperse datasets and real-life operations.
7. Communication Skills: Fluent in French (must have) and English (must have). Must be able to communicate complex technical concepts effectively across diverse teams.
8. Educational Background: Master’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field. Or equivalent qualifications through experience.
9. Relevant Experience: 2-10 years in a manufacturing, industrial, or process engineering role. First-hand experience in hardware or production environment is desirable.

Job Location: Lyon, France. EU geographic mobility to follow up with production and suppliers.

No placement agencies: Adele Hydrogen values direct engagement with candidates. We will not be considering candidates submitted by placement agencies or recruitment firms for this role.