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R&D Manager

We are a group of people who think differently, have a passion for entrepreneurship and strive to maintain a flat organization where we all are expected to make a difference. We believe in making the impossible possible together – by building on each individual's personal strengths. Our goal is to change the way cities in Europe are heated and cooled, do you want to shape the future with us?

Our world is in the midst of an energy transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources. At Qvantum, we have developed a solution to tackle a difficult challenge that no one has been able to solve before – how to enable the many people in the big cities to live a life without dependence on fossil fuels for heating and cooling at an affordable price. We have developed a wide range of smart heat pump solutions built on modern software. The products are suitable for everything from small apartments to large property complexes and entire residential blocks. The next generation of heat pumps are not only very energy efficient but also designed to be an active node in the electrical grid. Qvantum has developed a series of new capabilities for this purpose including our heat pump to grid (HP2G), flexready®, thermal battery and digital doctor features.

We are currently more than 350 colleagues, located in 8 different countries, and we continue to grow at a rapid pace. With factories in Sweden and Hungary, multiple S/W & H/W R&D centres and world class specialist competencies in heat pump development, energy systems and industrialization we are aiming to become one of the leading players in our segment in Europe.

We invite you to an exciting company building journey filled with development opportunities, an inclusive work environment that encourages professional and personal development together with dynamic and forward-thinking colleagues! Join Us!

The role

We are searching for a R&D Manager for our B2B segment. You will be responsible for the development of all our heat pump solutions for the large property complexes and entire residential blocks in our portfolio. You will lead the design & development of all B2B products and together with multidisciplinary team of engineers and researchers you will be driving projects from concept to commercialization. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of energy-efficient heating and cooling solutions.

Main tasks

• Developing and executing a R&D strategies aligned with Qvantums’s vision and market demands in close collaboration with other teams such as sales, software development and system verification.
• Leading, managing and developing the R&D team, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment. Mentoring and developing team members, promoting professional and personal growth.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including product management, project management and manufacturing.
• Overseeing the design, prototyping, testing, and optimization of the heat pump.
• Manage project resources and timelines effectively.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Building up and managing the company's intellectual property portfolio, including patents, trademarks, and trade secrets to maintain a competitive advantage.

We believe that you have

• Master’s degree in engineering or Ph.D. (Mechanical, Electrical, Applied Physics or related field);
• 5+ years of experience in R&D management, specifically in HVAC or heat pump technology.
• Strong knowledge of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer principles.
• Proven track record of successful product development from concept to market.
• Supportive leadership and team management skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Passion for sustainable energy solutions and innovative technologies.
• Good knowledge of English, both written and oral

We are looking for you who have management experience and a track record of getting things done. To thrive in the role, we believe that you appreciate the scale-up phase where flexibility is needed in combination with a strong drive to build systematic ways of working and implementing new tools and methods. You are an experienced relationship building collaborator, valuing both working independently and with colleagues across Europe. You have an entrepreneurial leadership, are an honest communicator and thrive while developing the business in complexity.

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