Engineering Director

Founded in 2020, Zadient is an innovator in advanced materials, including silicon carbide (SiC) for semiconductor applications. It is headquartered in Sainte-Hélène-du-Lac, near Chambéry, France, where it develops its new crystal growth technologies. It also has a wholly owned subsidiary, Zadient Materials Europe GmbH, headquartered in Bitterfeld-Wolfen, near Leipzig, Germany, where it produces high-purity SiC source material via the chemical vapor deposition (CVD) process. For more information, visit www.zadient.com . Purpose of the job For the crystal growth entity, the Engineering Director is the decision-making authority on major industrial orientations and technical arbitrations, in support of the company's strategic and operational objectives. He/she leads the successful delivery of the projects required to create and scale the company's manufacturing capabilities. He/she ensures that facilities, equipment, and industrial systems - including crystal growth furnaces, ingot and wafer fabrication, cleaning and characterization equipment- are designed, implemented, and commissioned safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards, supporting the company's industrial growth and long-term operational performance. Direct hierarchical management of the Engineering department (Equipment, Process & Methods, and Facilities depending on experience). 1. Key Responsibilities and Activities Engineering & Industrial Project Leadership Define and execute the engineering and industrial project roadmap in line with the company's strategic objectives. Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of capital projects, ensuring quality, budget, and schedule commitments are met. Own and control Zadient's global CAPEX budget, from planning and allocation to execution follow-up, ensuring investments are prioritized and delivered in line with business objectives Implement best practices in project management, engineering governance, and risk management. Engineering Excellence serving Industrialization & Manufacturing Readiness Lead the transition of new technologies, process and equipments from development to stable, scalable production. Act as decision-maker on major industrial orientations, arbitrating trade-offs and technical choices to secure the performance and reliability of Zadient's industrial operations. Oversee the design, installation, commissioning, qualification, and handover of manufacturing equipment, facilities, and infrastructure. Ensure manufacturing systems and processes are ready to support product qualification, production ramp-up, and future capacity expansion. Ensure engineering activities comply with applicable safety, environmental, regulatory, and quality standards. Cross-functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Management Work closely with R&D, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Procurement, HSE, IT, and Finance to ensure successful project execution. Manage relationships with…