AGA in Sweden is a part of the Linde Group. The Linde Group is a world leading gases and engineering company with more than 49,000 employees working in around 100 countries worldwide. AGA/Linde produces and markets industrial gases and specialty gases for all purposes. Together with our customers we develop total solutions that embrace gases, process knowledge, gas equipment and service. With advanced gas technology we enable our customers to increase profitability, safety and quality while protecting the environment.

For our Global Application Development Team within the Division Linde Gas in Lidingö near Stockholm we are looking for interested candidates for the position of: Head of Industry Segment Steel.

In this challenging role you are fully responsible for the development of new products and for application support to our sales units and provide global support for our regional teams in terms of customer acquisition and assurance.

You share industry insight about market developments and trends and identify and evaluate product ideas along the R& D process. You support feasibility studies of new products or process ideas and generate new ideas and innovative solutions.

You manage identified development projects on your own responsibility. You manage alliances and external development partners from the industrial sector and universities.

You provide customer project support by defining projects to be implemented and by providing expert technical knowledge & support to the local and regional teams for proposals and project executions. You create performance specifications and implement defined development projects to ready-for-market status in co-operation with partners.

You provide knowledge management & transfer through appropriate internal & external communication via suitable media and by training and coaching worldwide users.

You monitor the profitability of our projects and activities and you compile costs and profit analyses.

You will have four direct reporting team members located in Sweden and the UK.

The position is based in our office in Lidingö.

You will report to the Head of Metals & Glass Market Segment in Munich.

Candidates should have ideally a degree or MSc in Metallurgy or equivalent and a minimum five years previous experience from the Steel Industry, preferable in steel making.

You enjoy working in an international environment where fluent English, Swedish and a second major language both written and spoken are required.

You are a strong team player with good communication skills. You feel confident working in a complex environment and are willing to travel on a regular basis.

The successful candidate is an experienced manager with a strong drive to create growth and add value to our company. You are outgoing, have a genuine interest in people and a coaching manager style. Your communication skills are excellent and you have a very good market inside of the steel industry.

Apply by email in English and please write “DBA 500 Head of Industry Segment Steel ” in the subject field.

This appointment is being performed by our close partner in Sweden and all enquires should be directed to Paul de Belder at Peopletransition. Contact Telephone +46 7 02 599 272.

Our UK based client is a prestigious manufacturer of cast steel and forged steel components with a depth of experience and expertise almost spanning 100 years.

A new opportunity has arisen for a high profile Forge Sales Manager who will work closely with demanding OEM customers on finding technical solutions to their large scale capital projects, aligning the company’s products to their customer’s bespoke requirements.

Several years experience in a technical related sales position together with a strong commercial understanding and business acumen of dealing with steel forgings (or similar product group) is required. The ability to understand and interpret customer’s requirements will therefore be essential.

Responsibilities will include:-

• Identify and seek business opportunities globally to ensure supply of new work for the Forge
• Potential product or market diversification
• Building & establishing strong international client relationship
• Maintaining contact with existing customers & targeting new market opportunities
• Taking a pro-active interest in technical issues, new developments, market conditions & competitor activity
• Liaising closely with customers and appointed agents ensuring that communication channels are effective externally as well as internally for operational purposes
• Working as part of a strong knit team across all areas of the business

To apply you will be a qualified Engineer or Metallurgist or have an extensive Forge background to understand forgings and their applications.

You will have a track record of success in business development, be outgoing and an enthusiastic negotiator.
You must have a strong work ethic, high personal integrity and be willing to travel worldwide. A 2nd European language would be advantageous.

For further information please send a detailed curriculum vitae, in confidence quoting DBA 495.

Our client is a very progressive foundry located within the UK and is part of a major international group of companies. They produce a wide range of high quality non ferrous castings which are in demand within selected and specialised markets throughout the world. There are now plans for further development in response to present market requirements and as a result it has been decided to appoint a Sales Engineer who would assist in the company’s strategy of growth and technical advancement.

The purpose of this role will be to maintain and expand the client portfolio across the UK, ensure sales targets are achieved, interpreting customer’s requirements, assisting in the design of custom made products from initial enquiry to 1st sample approval.

Candidates for this role must have experience of working in a sales environment; have excellent communication and business acumen skills and a good understanding of dealing with cupro-nickels, aluminium bronzes, nickel alloys, steel castings (or similar product group) and the relevant casting processes including sand, centrifugal, continuous and investment.

For further information please send a detailed curriculum vitae, in confidence quoting DBA 494.

Our UK based client is one of Europe’s biggest manufacturers and distributors of domestic and commercial water and space heating systems in a market worth over £16 billion a year.

A new opportunity has arisen for a self-motivated, reliable and resourceful Technical Production Manager who will supervise Foundry Operators and report directly to the Foundry Manager. The successful candidate will have a good working knowledge of foundry processes including foundry tooling and basic metallurgy and other processing variables. Experienced in resin bonded, cold box moulding process casting and other similar processes, the applicant will be familiar with equipment, controls and or systems relating to floor and semi automatic casting process.

It will also be important that the company’s technological expertise is maintained, developed and applied and that there is evidence of showing a strong initiative and to be able to work under pressure.

Furthermore, applicants should have the ability to understand product specifications and issues critical to quality, the ability to appreciate engineering drawings and to be fully aware of continuation of research and the applications of current foundry technology.

Candidates should be qualified to at least H.N.C. or equivalent in engineering or in a metals related subject coupled with sound managerial ability and knowledge of foundry technology methods.

Several years experience in an aluminium foundry foreman /supervisory capacity producing high quality castings and an IOSH Health and Safety qualification would also be advantageous together with the ability to apply business improvement techniques.

For further information please send detailed curriculum vitae, in confidence quoting DBA 493.

Our client is a high technical foundry operation which is part of a major Group. Due to promotion this exacting and demanding appointment has arisen and it will have total responsibility for a company producing high quality technical components especially for the petrochemical industries.

Apart from a foundry operation it also has machining facilities, fabrication workshops and other manufacturing centres providing high quality products in demand throughout the world.  The Company is based in the North East of the UK and has a very successful growth record with a worldwide technical and quality reputation.

For this KEY appointment it is essential to be currently engaged in a general management or chief executive role, preferably in an engineering environment and / or foundry activity, producing high quality components.

It would be useful to have a technical qualification, preferably at degree level plus an appropriate management qualification however there is a requirement to have a high level of commercial and business acumen.

There must be evidence of a progressive career including experience as a Production Manager/Director and also in sales and marketing dealing with business not only in the UK market but also in the overseas markets. Above all there must be evidence of management of a successful and profitable business.

It is also essential to have dealt with detailed financial matters relating to a successful subsidiary business and to have outstanding personal qualities to give positive leadership and direction to all in the company and on related Group matters.

For this appointment there is an excellent remuneration package and other benefits. For further information please send detailed curriculum vitae, in confidence quoting DBA 490.

A superb opportunity to join one of the leading and major foundry groups in the World.

A permanent position of employment with full relocation and immigration package.

More details to follow soon or contact us now to register your interest.

Our client, one of the major valve manufacturing companies in the Middle East, is offering an excellent opportunity for an experienced Quality Manager to be part of the senior manufacturing team. The company supply their products for the Oil, Gas, Chemical, and Petrochemical industries.

The Quality Manager will be responsible for all quality standards within the company and the overall management of a quality system which complies with international standards such as ISO 9002, BSI, API, ASME and MSS.

Part of the role will be to implement and update all quality manuals and procedures, control standards and specifications. Additional responsibilities will be to give positive direction to the supervisory quality team and shop floor personnel and to ensure that they all have appropriate qualifications, training and experience to meet the exacting tasks in which they have to perform.

Overall there will be a requirement to continually seek to improve the quality of products and services so that they meet specific requirements of customers.

Applicants should be qualified with a technical qualification, preferably to HND level in a material sciences or an equivalent subject. It is essential to have had at least 5 years as a Quality Manager in an engineering and or foundry company producing high quality components, such as pumps and valves for the oil and gas industries.

Applicants should also possess excellent communication skills and be able to demonstrate effective leadership qualities in a quality control function.

Previous experience of working and/or living within the region would also be advantageous although not essential. For this appointment there is an excellent remuneration package and other benefits. For further information please send a detailed curriculum vitae, in confidence quoting DBA 486.

Our client has been well established for over 40 years and is one of India’s leading manufacturer and exporters of cast and machined ductile iron (S.G. Iron)  & grey iron components for various industries and markets including automotive components, refrigeration, air conditioning, earth moving and electrical.

There is now a requirement for a General Manager who will be responsible for the total operation of the company’s foundry operations and to give a very positive leadership and direction to all personnel through dynamic planning and activities with the aim to improve the business in all areas and for the continuation of the company’s success and profitability.

This role would suit those candidates who have a production or technical related managerial position with an excellent knowledge and understanding of sand ferrous production sg iron casting techniques.

Experience with dealing with business finances such as budgetary control, monthly reporting and cost controls would be advantageous complete with strong leadership and man management skills and the ability to lead by effective controls and direction.

Previous experience of working and/or living within the region would also be advantageous although not essential. For this appointment there is an excellent remuneration package and other benefits. For further information please send a detailed curriculum vitae, in confidence quoting DBA 485.

Our UK based client is a major manufacturer of cast and forged steel components with a depth of experience and expertise almost spanning 100 years.

There is an immediate requirement for a candidate who has a wish to either start or continue a career in a sales environment with one of the country’s prestigious companies. 

Applicants should have a technical qualification preferably to at least HND or degree level in a metal/materials processing and or engineering related subject and have, preferably, some industrial sales experience of dealing with key account customers. However, all candidates will be considered on levels of technical and engineering competence as the successful candidate will have the full support and guidance of the existing sales team.

Any previous sales experience in an international Technical Sales role within the foundry and castings sector would be advantageous.

Applicants must be of an outgoing personality and have excellent communication skills.

The appointment offers an excellent salary package and the opportunity for further career progression with a company whose reputation and product range are world class and renowned.

For further information please send detailed curriculum vitae, in confidence quoting DBA 483.

Excellent package including competitive salary, flights, relocation expenses for either single or married status.

Our client is a major supplier of slurry pumps to the worlds mining market and requires a qualified jobbing moulder/coremaker to join their Moulding team.

This appointment is not only an opportunity to join one of the world’s largest foundry groups but also offers a new lifestyle for the successful candidate and family. This permanent position of employment will be based in Sydney, Australia.

The position requires the successful applicant to have the following key skills:

• A Moulding Trade qualification (essential)
• A proven Foundry Production experience in working with chemically-bonded sand in a ferrous foundry
• Good problem solving skills, particularly to resolving quality defects
• A working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles
• Good communication skills and can work within a team
• Having a high standard of workmanship and follow work instructions
• Production-driven to achieve daily output targets, whilst adhering to our safety procedures
• Be motivated to work within set Company Policies and Procedures in Safety, Environment, Production and Quality
• However applicants who are final year apprentices would also be considered

Interviews will take place in Manchester, England.

For further information please send a detailed curriculum vitae, in confidence quoting DBA 482.