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

Kyocera AVX Corporation; Werne, Klingenberg; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dynamic work environment

Opportunities for growth

Appreciative corporate culture

Job summary

Kyocera AVX Corporation is seeking a Global R&D Director (m/f/d) for its Automotive division, responsible for leading the R&D global team, product design, and implementing strategic decisions. Candidates should possess a Master's Degree in Mechatronics or Electrical Engineering and have significant management experience in the automotive electronics field. Excellent German and English skills are required, as well as a willingness to travel internationally. This position offers a dynamic and responsible role with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Several years of management experience in R&D for electronic systems in the automotive industry.
• Understanding of R&D and material/manufacturing processes in industrial environments.
• Ability to travel a minimum of 50% internationally.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and manages the R&D global team and innovation processes.
• Leads product design team with strong project control focus.
• Implements standardized development structures and processes.
• Analyzes global market trends for strategic decisions.

Skills

Project control

Multi-project management

Cost management

Communication in English

Communication in German

Education

Master's Degree in Mechatronics or Electrical Engineering

Tools

MS Office applications

Job description

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