R&D Leader Mexico: Drive Innovation & Impact

Freudenberg; Santiago de Querétaro; Hybrid; MXN 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Freudenberg seeks an R&D Leader in Querétaro to drive research and development activities. The role requires deep conceptual and practical knowledge in the specialist field and the ability to work with minimal supervision, potentially leading small projects and guiding junior staff within a broader program.

Strong collaboration across teams and awareness of market competition are expected, as are excellent English language skills and a track record of applying best practices in the field.

Qualifications

• Has conceptual knowledge of theories, practices and procedures typically acquired through a college or university degree or equivalent work experience.
• Excellent English skills required.
• Performs work in a specialized area of expertise that requires knowledge of fundamental themes, principles and concepts.

Responsibilities

• Requires in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in own job discipline.
• Works independently, receives minimal guidance.
• May lead projects or project steps within a broader project or may have accountability for on-going activities or objectives.
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.
• Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market.
• May lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements.
• Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.
• Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies.
• Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus.
• Contributes to process improvements
• Typically resolves problems using existing solutions
• Occasionally leads the work of small project teams; provides informal guidance to junior staff
• Works with minimal guidance

Job description

Freudenberg seeks an R&D Leader in Querétaro to drive research and development activities. The role requires deep conceptual and practical knowledge in the specialist field and the ability to work with minimal supervision, potentially leading small projects and guiding junior staff within a broader program.

Strong collaboration across teams and awareness of market competition are expected, as are excellent English language skills and a track record of applying best practices in the field.