Head Of Product

Sweetch Energy is a renewable energy player specialising in osmotic energy, committed to a carbon neutral world. Based in Rennes, our journey started in 2015 and we are proud to build a net zero future by exploiting a massively available, yet untapped, natural source of energy: osmotic power.We are at the forefront of renewable energy technology, leveraging our innovative INOD® technology to develop groundbreaking osmotic generators. It is the only solution in the world that can continuously convert salt water into 100% clean electricity.Our team is driven by a desire to push back the boundaries of sustainable energy solutions. It combines scientific expertise and industrial vision, and we make sure it has no borders: 40% of our team has an international background.Currently in the industrialisation phase, we are preparing the production tools to deploy our technology on a large scale at a fast pace as of 2024.If you are curious, ambitious, and enjoy working with others on projects at the heart of innovation and fight against climate change, this is probably the job for you!As our Head of Product, you will be responsible for transforming our disruptive osmotic generator Prototypes into scalable and optimized Products through following subjects and actions :Product Vision: Define and communicate the Product vision outlining the purpose, target performances and requirements of the INOD® osmotic generator, in collaboration with the Senior Management and the Head of Business Development.Product Roadmap: Gather and prioritize customer requirements and establish roadmaps for regular Product releases and updates, ensuring continuous innovation and enhancement of the INOD® osmotic generator. Define and execute Project Management, including objectives, resources, timelines and milestones identification, to ensure timely delivery of fully functional Products. Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to keep projects on track and within budget.Product Development: Collaborate with our Research Team to define and prioritize technology development and improvement needs. Manage external engineering and material experts and define technical specifications for outsourced parts and components.Product Cost Management: Build and drive the product cost trajectory, together with Industrialization Team and Finance Department, in line with the business plan of the company.Product Manufacturing: Implement Design-to-Manufacturing methods to allow the Assembly Team to deliver a fully integrated assembly line. Deliver complete Product documents to Production Team and Sourcing Department, to allow Production launch, including parts drawings, bill of materials (BOM), engineering change notice, standard operation procedures.Analytics and data management: Monitor Product metrics (from lab tests and in-situ operations), leverage collected data to build models and digital twins capable of exploring new operational setpoints and use cases.Quality and Product Testing: Establish and maintain rigorous quality assurance standards and processes to ensure that our osmotic generator meets regulatory requirements and lifetime expectations,through FMECA methodology (AMDEC). Implement robust testing protocols to validate product performance and reliability.Technical Expertise: Leverage your expertise in mechanical engineering, fluid mechanics, chemistry, and electrical engineering to provide technical leadership and direction throughout the product development lifecycle. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve complex engineering challenges and optimize design solutions.Team Leadership and Management: Lead, build and mentor a diverse team of technicians, engineers, and scientists, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and accountability.Graduated from a master’s degree in engineering or related technical field, you have the right qualifications for the job : -

Proven track record of leadership in Product Development, preferably in the renewable energy, biotech or cleantech sector. -

Strong technical expertise in electrical engineering, fluid mechanics, chemistry, and mechanical engineering. -

Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing complex projects from concept to commercialization. Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear product requirements. -

Excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills. -

Strategic thinker with a passion for innovation and sustainability. -

You’re not afraid of project management and are a bit of an all-rounder -

You enjoy exploring the unexplored and thrive in working in a truly collaborative manner in a multicultural environment -

You are optimistic (for Sweetchers, the are no problems, only solutions) and have a passion for challenger – we aim at something ambitious here ! -

You are pragmatic and always focus on feasible and competitive solutionsWhy should you join us? -

A meaningful job in a booming sector: though not easy, you will help avoid millions of tons of CO2 and contribute to address the biggest threat facing mankind -

An opportunity to make a difference every day in a company we are shaping from scratch as a responsible economic and social actor -

A modern and open workplace -

Fun… We are a group of enthusiastic brains!Job based in Rennes, Brittany (France), 1h30 by train from Paris and 45 minutes by from seaside