Global Wellness R&D and Product Innovation Lead

Villeroy & Boch Group; Roden; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Villeroy & Boch Group in Roden invites an experienced R&D leader to head product development for wellness bathtubs and acrylic fixtures, guiding end-to-end development, industrialization and market launch while ensuring design, quality, cost and regulatory compliance.

You will lead the Wellness R&D Engineering team across the Netherlands and collaborate with global colleagues to harmonize processes and materials technology.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in product development.
• Experience with polymer-based materials and manufacturing processes.
• Experience leading structured product development processes (e.g., stage-gate).
• Hands-on experience in product design, material selection, production technologies, testing and quality validation.
• Ability to identify market opportunities and translate innovations into concepts.
• Proficient with SAP, PDM, CAD and CAE; strong problem-solving skills.
• Proven track record managing diverse, international teams.
• Excellent English and Dutch language skills; travel up to 20%.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Wellness R&D Engineering team and Technical Support Centre.
• Drive end-to-end product development and industrialization to market launch.
• Shape the global wellness material and technology roadmap.
• Harmonize development processes and digital tools across the Netherlands and Egypt.

Skills

Product development

Leadership

Engineering tools

Materials science

Stage-gate

Team management

Cross-functional

English & Dutch

Education

Bachelor’s or Master degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or Chemistry

Tools

SAP

PDM

CAD

CAE

Job description

Villeroy & Boch Group in Roden invites an experienced R&D leader to head product development for wellness bathtubs and acrylic fixtures, guiding end-to-end development, industrialization and market launch while ensuring design, quality, cost and regulatory compliance.

You will lead the Wellness R&D Engineering team across the Netherlands and collaborate with global colleagues to harmonize processes and materials technology.