PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT MANAGER – POWER ELECTRONICS

HELLA Automotive Mexico S.A. de C.V.; Tlaquepaque; Presencial; MXN 400,000 - 600,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

An international automotive supplier is seeking a Product Development Manager specializing in Power Electronics in Tlaquepaque, Mexico. You will lead a team in the full lifecycle of product development, focusing on design and engineering process optimization. The ideal candidate has expertise in power electronics and strong leadership skills. The company values diversity and inclusion, encouraging all candidates to apply.

Formación

• Good proficiency in English.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Expertise in power electronics design and engineering.
• Resource planning and project management skills.
• Ability to optimize development processes.

Responsabilidades

• Lead a multidisciplinary engineering team in power electronics development.
• Manage budget and resources for development projects.
• Drive technical know-how transfer across teams.
• Optimize engineering methods for power electronics.
• Integrate new technologies and innovations.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Team management

Power electronics design

Project management

Customer relationship management

Descripción del empleo

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT MANAGER – POWER ELECTRONICS

Location: Tlaquepaque, Mexico

FORVIA HELLA is a listed international automotive supplier. As a company of the FORVIA Group, FORVIA HELLA stands for high-performance lighting technology and vehicle electronics and, with the Lifecycle Solutions Business Group, also covers a broad service and product portfolio for the spare parts and workshop business as well as for manufacturers of special vehicles. With currently around 36,500 employees at over 125 locations, the Company is active worldwide and generated adjusted sales of €8.1 billion in fiscal year 2024.

The Product Development Manager for Power Electronics Development leads the full lifecycle of power electronic product development, driving innovation from concept to mass production. This role is responsible for managing all aspects of product development, with a strong focus on design, engineering, process optimization, technology integration, and team leadership.

YOUR TASKS

• Leading and developing a multidisciplinary engineering team focused on the design and development of power electronics (such as inverters, converters, and motor drives).
• Planning and allocating technical and personnel resources for development projects, ensuring optimal use of capacity and expertise.
• Managing the team’s budget, including resource allocation, cost control, and financial planning for development activities.
• Driving the transfer of technical know-how and best practices in power electronics across projects and teams to foster continuous improvement.
• Optimizing development processes and implementing new engineering methods and standards specific to power electronics for efficient and reliable product delivery.
• Integrating new power electronics technologies and innovations into product designs and ensuring their successful industrialization.
• Managing projects to ensure quality, cost, and timeline targets are met for power electronics products.
• Supporting customer acquisition and product presentations, analyzing customer requirements for power electronics solutions, and strengthening customer relationships.
• Overseeing career path planning and training management for team members, including identifying development needs, organizing training programs, and supporting professional growth.
• Carrying out additional tasks related to power electronics development, including evaluating improvement suggestions and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

• Good proficiency in English.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Expertise in power electronics design, simulation, and engineering.
• Resource planning and project management skills.
• Ability to optimize development processes and integrate new power electronics technologies.
• Customer-oriented mindset with experience in customer relationship management for technical products.
• Knowledge of business management and product engineering processes.
• Experience in career path planning and training management for engineering teams.

Additional Knowledge

• Familiarity with moderation, communication, and presentation techniques.
• Understanding of business management principles.
• Experience with design systems and development processes specific to power electronics.
• Awareness of industry trends in automotive or industrial power electronics, including time-to-market strategies.

Even if you do not meet all our requirements, do not hesitate to apply to us, because the further development of our employees is very important to us and opens up a wide range of opportunities for you in our company.

FORVIA HELLA stands for the variety of all employees. Inclusion and diversity are firmly anchored in our company culture. We are continuously looking for new team players and welcome applications from all interested parties, regardless of their ethical and social background, age, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation or identity.

Please send us your application via our career portal, stating your salary requirements and earliest possible starting date, with the reference number req17163.

HELLA Automotive Mexico S.A. de C.V.
Alfonso Chacon