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

KYOCERA AVX Components (Werne) GmbH; Pretzschendorf; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading automotive components manufacturer in Germany is seeking a Global R&D Director to manage their global team and oversee research and development projects. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in Mechatronics or a related field and significant experience in R&D management within the automotive sector. Responsibilities include coordinating R&D activities, managing budgets, and analyzing market trends. This role offers opportunities for professional growth and a competitive salary.

Leistungen

Dynamic environment with management responsibilities

Opportunities for professional growth

Appreciative corporate culture

Qualifikationen

• Several years of management experience in R&D in automotive electronic systems.
• Understanding of R&D, material and manufacturing processes in an industrial environment.
• Experience in multi-project management and financial/cost management.

Aufgaben

• Coordinate and manage the R&D global team and development processes.
• Lead the product design team with a focus on project control.
• Analyze market trends to support strategic decisions.

Kenntnisse

Management experience in R&D

Knowledge of MS Office applications

Excellent English skills

Excellent German skills

Ability to travel internationally

Ausbildung

Master's Degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering or a 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.