Head of Development Drives (m/f/d)

Brose

$120K — $150K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Engineering
  • At least 10 years of experience in automotive engineering
  • Minimum of 5-7 years in a management role
  • Deep understanding of OEM methods and processes for the North American market
  • Fluent in English, with basic German skills preferred

Responsibilities

  • Lead team to align local market needs with global strategy
  • Direct design, development, and validation of new products
  • Stay ahead of technology trends and evaluate market demands
  • Manage investment planning and departmental budgets
  • Act as a liaison between central departments, service providers, and customers

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and insurance coverage
  • Flexible working hours
  • Educational assistance and development programs
  • Family-oriented programs and community outreach opportunities
  • Collaborative work environment promoting work-life balance
Full Job Description
Your tasks
  • Strategic Leadership: You lead the team with foresight, aligning local market needs with our global Brose international strategy and customer expectations.
  • Product Lifecycle Management: From the initial prototype to series production - you direct the design, development, and validation of new products and optimize existing designs throughout their entire lifecycle.
  • Technology Pioneer: You stay ahead of technology trends, evaluate market demands, and determine the need for technology transfer in coordination with our headquarters. You actively promote innovation and secure our Intellectual Property (IP).
  • Resource & Budget Ownership: You hold the reins-from investment planning and departmental budgets to ensuring optimal staffing levels for all internal and customer projects.
  • Interface Management & Ambassadorship: You act as a strategic link between central departments, external service providers, and customers. You represent BNA's interests with technical excellence directly at the OEM level.

Your Profile
  • Educational Background: A Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Engineering.
  • Extensive Experience: You have at least 10 years of experience in automotive engineering, specifically with motors, mechanisms, and advanced mechanical systems.
  • Proven Leadership: You possess a minimum of 5-7 years of experience in a management role, with a talent for inspiring teams and driving high-performance results.
  • Industry Insider: You have a profound understanding of OEM methods, developments, and processes (Domestic/North American market).
  • Communication Skills: You are a fluent communicator in English. Basic German skills are a distinct advantage for collaborating effectively with our global headquarters.

Brose offers a high-tech work environment and a wide range of benefits. Along with competitive performance-based compensation and health insurance, our employees also benefit from attractive social and family-oriented programs throughout our North American locations*. Our benefits packages include comprehensive medical and insurance. Brose also provides educational assistance and a variety of community outreach, family, and sporting events. Flexible working hours and a collaborative work environment give our employees the freedom to balance work and personal life. Brose believes in investing in people. We offer a wide range of development programs with great opportunity for individual growth through training, international or regional assignments and tailored career paths. Our objective is to provide our employees the tools necessary to live a balanced life, experience a rewarding work environment and contribute to our surrounding communities.

*Benefits package may vary slightly per location

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