Stem Recruitment have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Manager to work for an innovative start-up that has developed ultra-high temperature energy storage technology which they now use to decarbonise small to mid-scale industrial processes, district heating systems and combined heat and power. They have a vacancy for CTO, based in Edinburgh (hybrid working) to lead their technical team and work closely with management and the board. The role will include lead on the manufacture of our pilot system while simultaneously being responsible that the technology, gets certified and complies with national and international standards and regulations. Some of the responsibilities include;
- Leading the product development of our technology from TRL7 to are marketable product at TRL9.
- Leading on the systematic cost reduction of the product.
- Leading future product demonstrations and commercial installations which entails building, installing and testing a grid scale pilot systems in operational industrial processes.
- Developing and implementing a long-term production strategy.
Requirements
- Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or a related field; a Master’s degree or MBA is preferred.
- Experience: 10+ years of experience in technology leadership roles, with a focus on hardware development.
- Financial management – being able to budget the technical aspects of a project with a high level of accuracy and delivering projects accordingly.
- Communication – being able to clearly and concisely communicate verbally, in writing and visually.
- Design – being able to design both mechanical components and simple low-voltage electrical circuits.
- Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage complex projects, and drive innovation in a fast-paced environment.
If this is of interest, please get in touch for a confidential conversation.