Our success is based on the satisfaction and performance of every individual in the company. In order to further increase our performance and to achieve our objectives we are looking for a

POWDER DISTRIBUTION MECHANISM (PDM) ENGINEER

Wherever metals flow in the world, Vesuvius and Foseco are recognizedas the embodiment of highest performance and profitability.

Vesuvius location Mülheim is the worldwide largest production side of Mould Powders for the Continuous and Ingot Casting.

Vesuvius Fluxes is a product line within the Flow Control division, responsible for the development, production and customer service of our range of flux powders and distribution mechanisms.

End markets are the automotive and commercial vehicle industry, modern power generation, and the

shipbuilding and engineering sector.

Our Business

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• Responsible for the collection of accurate data to facilitate feasibility study prior to offering a PDM to the customer.

• Responsible for assisting Product Managers and local Sales personnel to prepare accurate and comprehensive proposals for customers which result in on-going business.

• Successfully install and commission new PDM projects with the minimum of interruption to the customers operation achieving agreed key success factors.

• Developing maintenance and service schedules for existing and new installations. Conduct maintenance ensuring the smooth operation of the PDM. Where required, raise quotes for the supply of relevant spares and maintenance.

• Develop KPI’s against which we can report and monitor PDM performance.• Assist in ensuring the data available from our “Smart” PDM’s is accessible to both Vesuvius and the customer

and is used to improve flux performance. • Responsible for assisting Flux Product Managers to prepare PDM sales budgets.

Knowledge, experience and skills needed• Qualified to degree level ideally in Electro-Mechanical Engineering, although other engineering disciplines

will be considered (Mechanical Engineering, Automation etc).• Experience of continuous casting within the steel making process would be highly advantageous. • Awareness of Health and Safety regulations and capable of working safely in hazardous areas of our

customers operations in compliance with regulations and guidelines.• Good commercial acumen.• Strong technical, analytical and problem-solving skills. • Good communicator – both written and spoken. Will need to be able to confidently and competently

interact at all levels on customer site from Caster Operators to Caster and Technical Managers. Will need to have the ability to explain complicated facts with the help of presentation media.

• Highly motivated, self-starter capable of working on own as well as part of a multi-disciplinary, multinational team.

• Must be comfortable with extensive travel throughout Europe for regular periods of time during commissioning and maintenance of PDM’s and thus must have a flexible approach to working hours.

• Innovative, creative and entrepreneurial• Very good English language skills - spoken and written. • Good PC skills (MS-Office)• Good organizational skills

In case you enjoy new challenges and are keen on contributing your knowledge to our company, are a dedicated and determined person with high communication and motivation skills, please send us your application including starting date and salary requirement by 15th April 2018 at the latest.

Vesuvius GmbH, Werk Mülheim Lucia SchroerSchieferbank 2-6 45472 Mülheim an der Ruhrlucia.schroer@vesuvius.com

Key Result Areas

We are currently seeking an engineer with automation and / or electro-mechanical experience to develop the PDM business from customer enquiry through to on-going customer service and support. This is a challenging role, responsible for a variety of technical tasks and whilst you will be working in a team environment you must be able to work without constant supervision.

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