Job DescriptionSalary Range: $140,000 - $170,000Position SummaryResponsible for the R&D Center of Competence of the Metallic Quick Connectors. This is an end-to-end responsibility from ideation to product launch with the task to fulfill ambitious time-to-market, quality and cost deliverables. This role demands a high degree of competence and confidence in providing strategical thinking, leadership and making decisions that directly and significantly impact the overall success of the business.
Essential Functions- Head Center of Competence (CoC) for Metal Quick Connectors (MQC)
- Deliver state-of-the-art R&D team performance based on analytical and hands-on engineering
and high performance
- Develop and execute R&D roadmap that drives growth, identifies new market opportunities, and aligns with corporate strategy
- Oversees project execution while meeting quality, cost, and time (QCT) deliverables
- Responsible for MQC Test Center & Prototyping and Standard and Systems, including compliance with industry regulations.
- Manage R&D budgets, allocate resources effectively, and ensure R&D projects are completed within timeline and cost constraint
- Liaise with relevant stakeholders (Application Center, Production, Marketing, Quality) and bridge technical and commercial teams by working closely with marketing and sales
- Enhance time-to-market developments and customer satisfaction while ensuring reliable, high quality and innovative solutions. Quality starts at R&D!
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities- Proven drive (energy, determination, motivation) and a can-do mentality in the area of automotive engineering
- Excellent leadership, communication skills paired with strong innovative thinking
- Strong task management skills with relevant experience in new product development
- Exceptional understanding/appreciation of the broader business environment and application of technical and commercial knowledge during project execution
- Good interpersonal skills with ability to communicate and negotiate effectively across all levels and all functions of the organization
- Proactive problem solver, coach mentality, able to constructively challenge
- Required Travel: 15 - 30 %
QualificationsEducation / Experience- 6+ years R&D Management experience, preferably in Automotive or in a high-mix/high-volume OEM environment.
- 3+ years demonstrable experience of strategic R&D management in an international OEM
- Degree in Engineering or Business combined with relevant experience
- Experience of Quality and Environmental System (e.g., ISO/TS 16949 and ISO 14001)
Additional InformationWhat We Offer:- Competitive compensation packages
- Paid Time Off (starts at 17 days a year)
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Generous 401k match
- Education tuition reimbursement program
- Opportunities for Advancement
- Comprehensive Training Program and access to Online Learning
