Lead Development Engineer - Manufacturing — Perth CBD, Perth

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Lead Development Engineer - Manufacturing Country/Region: AU State: WA City: Perth Job ID: 4710 About Us Fortescue is both a proud West Australian company and a global green solutions business. We are recognised for our culture, innovation and industry-leading development of infrastructure, mining assets and green energy initiatives. Our Opportunity Work Location : 4 Dawson Road Perth Airport Roster: Monday to Friday with trips to Gladstone Queensland Are you ready to lead the charge in the green industrial revolution? Fortescue, a trailblazer in decarbonization technologies, is seeking a Lead Development Engineer to drive our groundbreaking efforts in electrolyser manufacturing. Imagine being at the forefront of developing cutting-edge electrolyser technology, playing a pivotal role in creating truly green solutions. Our world-leading electrolyser facility in Gladstone, Queensland boasts an automated assembly line, setting global standards in efficient production. As the Lead Development Engineer, you'll orchestrate a team of brilliant minds, guiding them to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering. Your expertise will shape the future of hydrogen production, driving efficiency and sustainability to new heights. Key Responsibilities Mentor and lead a team of chemists and engineers to innovate and excel. Provide crucial technical input, shaping the evolution of our designs and technologies. Spearhead research on catalytic coatings, ensuring robustness and cost-effectiveness. Collaborate closely with manufacturing and delivery teams, ensuring seamless integration of materials engineering solutions. Develop testing procedures aligned with our sustainability goals, ensuring every aspect meets our exacting standards. Qualifications and Experience Extensive R&D experience in materials selection, with a pulse on the latest electrolysis technologies. Advanced degree in Materials Science/Engineering, Chemical, or Electrochemical disciplines. Proficiency in nano-materials, catalyst inks, and thin film coatings-essential for driving innovation. Strong grasp of catalyst production and application, with a knack for scaling up formulations. Familiarity with experimental design and statistical analysis-essential for driving informed decisions. Why Fortescue? We embrace diversity and inclusion with flexible work arrangements. We champion gender diversity to foster high-performing teams. You will enjoy generous benefits like 26 weeks paid parental leave, 13 weeks long service leave, and salary sacrifice share schemes. You will elevate your career with a staff incentive bonus plan, rewarding your contributions above and beyond. Join us in reshaping the future of sustainable energy-your expertise can spark the change the world needs. Be part of Fortescue's journey towards a greener, brighter tomorrow. Apply now and ignite your career with purpose Our Commitment Fortescue is deeply committed to providing a safe culture that builds respect, fosters inclusiveness, and values diversity. We celebrate individual strengths and team members from all backgrounds are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with across the world. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with differing abilities, LGBTIQ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. https://fortescue.com/careers Internal Candidates / Current Contractors please apply via Success Factors Careers Portal. For further information on how to apply please visit the Fortescue Hub. Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. Fortescue will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.