Global R&D Director (m/f/d) Automotive

KYOCERA AVX Components Corporation; Klingenberg; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A global technology company in Klingenberg is seeking a Global R&D Director (m/f/d) for its Automotive division. The successful candidate will coordinate and develop the R&D global team, oversee project management, and ensure alignment with business strategies. A Master's Degree in a relevant field and several years of management experience in R&D within electronic systems for the automotive industry are required. The role offers a dynamic environment with opportunities for growth and significant responsibility.

Leistungen

Dynamic work environment

Growth opportunities

Appreciative corporate culture

Qualifikationen

• Several years of management experience in R&D within the automotive industry.
• Understanding of R&D, material and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to travel internationally at least 50%.

Aufgaben

• Coordinate and develop R&D global team and innovation processes.
• Lead product design team with a focus on project control.
• Monitor R&D project progress for timely completion.

Kenntnisse

Management experience in R&D

Financial/cost management

Multi-project management

Good knowledge of MS Office

Excellent German and English skills

Ausbildung

Master’s Degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering or related field

Jobbeschreibung

KYOCERA AVX Components (Werne) Holding GmbH is looking for a Global R&D Director (m/f/d) Automotive for its Sensing & Control division based in Werne or Klingenberg (Saxony).

What you can expect

• Coordinates, manages and further develops the R&D global team including support of innovation processes, investments and alignment with the business strategy
• Leadership of the product design team with a strong focus on project control
• Implementation of standardized development structure and processes (APQP)
• Analysis of global market trends and competitive developments to support strategic decisions
• Responsibility for R&D strategy and resource planning
• Definition and implementation of a design-to-cost strategy
• Driver of the optimization and further expansion of global structures and processes as well as assurance that local processes, procedures and tools are in line with global standards
• Monitoring of research and development project progress for completion on time
• Budget Management as well as forecasting budgets to ensure that costs are in line with company targets
• Implementation of self-financing cost center through development funds and sample purchases
• Intercompany development, coordination and presentation of strategic technology/ product/ system roadmaps

What we are looking for

• Master’s Degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering or a related field
• Several years of management experience in R&D within the field of electronic systems for the automotive industry
• Understanding of R&D as well as material and manufacturing processes, innovation and projects in an industrial environment
• Experience in multi-project management, financial/ cost management and new business opportunity identification
• Good knowledge of MS Office applications
• Excellent German and English skills, both written and spoken
• Ability to travel a minimum of 50% internationally

What we offer

• A highly dynamic environment and a multifaceted and responsible management role in a future-oriented company with room for growth
• A challenging combination of operational daily business and strategic development of the company
• An appreciative corporate culture and a collegial and professional environment with long-term development and growth opportunities
• The opportunity to shape your area of responsibility with an innovative concept
• A salary and other conditions appropriate to the importance of the position

Are you interested?

Please send us your detailed application with your English CV, relevant certificates, expected salary range and earliest possible starting date.

We look forward to meeting you.