Overview
Our client is an international technology company operating in the renewable energy and energy transition sector. In a constantly evolving environment, the company invests in research and development to design innovative solutions aimed at reducing environmental impact and promoting sustainability.
Position
We are seeking a Mechanical Engineering Director who will report directly to the Chief Technical Officer and collaborate with the R&D team to design, develop, and build scale models, a pilot plant, and subsequently commercial units to validate and deploy methane pyrolysis technology.
Responsibilities

Lead the mechanical team in the design and assembly of a pilot thermal reactor system based on plasma physics.
Develop general layouts and fabrication drawings using CAD software such as SolidWorks or similar.
Define component and system technical requirements, prepare technical documentation, and create bills of materials (BOMs).
Interact directly with suppliers for equipment selection, purchasing, and tracking.
Perform detailed static and dynamic analyses (mechanical and thermal stresses), as well as mass and energy balance calculations.
Ensure compliance of design activities with relevant regulations, codes, and industry standards.
Actively contribute to the assembly, testing, and commissioning of the prototype reactor and the pilot plant.
Manage a small team of junior design engineers.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) with at least 12 years of experience in the design of thermal, reactive, and fluid systems.
Advanced experience with CAD and FEA software (e.g., CATIA, SolidWorks, AutoCAD 3D, CREO, ANSYS) and knowledge of GD&T standards.
Direct experience in the design and construction of thermal/combustion/reactive and pressurized systems, including turquoise hydrogen systems.
Solid understanding of methane pyrolysis, turquoise hydrogen production, and plasma physics.
Experience in designing carbon black management systems (bag filters, membrane separators, PSA, pelletizers, compressors, etc.).
Ability to read and produce P&IDs, PFDs, and electrical single-line diagrams.
Hands-on approach, operational autonomy, and strong initiative.
Excellent knowledge of thermodynamics and both reactive and non-reactive fluid dynamics, including plasma-related flows.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, also in technical contexts.
Willingness to support the R&D team in product development activities.

Nice to Have

Experience with dynamic and static instrumentation (pressure/temperature sensors, flow meters, regulators, heat flux sensors).
Familiarity with process control hardware and DAQ software (DCS, HMI, PLC, National Instruments).
Experience working with high-pressure flammable gases.
Familiarity with high-temperature, high-pressure, and unsteady systems.
Knowledge of combustion systems and hydrogen technologies.

Additional Information
This job posting is open to all genders (Legislative Decree no. 198/2006) and in compliance with art. 10 of Legislative Decree no. 276/2003. Candidates are invited to read the privacy policy at https://www.wexecutive.eu/privacy-policy pursuant to Articles 13 and 14 of EU Regulation 2016/679 on data protection. Ministry of Labor Authorization Prot. No. R.0000155 dated 31/12/2021.
Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Industries

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