Product Definition Specialist

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Human Resources Recruiting Specialist & Team Coordinator

We are searching intelligent and innovative employees. If you are interested in working for a dynamic company with flat hierarchy, we look forward to receiving your application.

Responsibilities:

• Define Product Requirements, Roadmaps & Benchmarking: Gather, analyze, and consolidate market trends, regulatory needs (FMVSS, GDPR, UNECE R155/156, ISA, Euro NCAP, etc.), and customer expectations into clear product definitions while conducting market research, competitor analysis, and benchmarking to identify key differentiators across EU, North American, Indian, and other markets.
• Cross-Functional Coordination & Regulatory Compliance: Ensure product definitions align with system architecture, engineering constraints, and user experience goals while bridging global teams with local markets. Guarantee compliance with EU & NA regulations, balancing innovation and legal requirements, and integrating regulatory changes into product roadmaps.
• Voice of Customer (VOC) & Feature Prioritization: Translate customer feedback and user research into prioritized features and product specifications.
• Process Standardization & Documentation: Develop structured methodologies for product definition, including requirement templates, feature matrices, and decision frameworks.
• Visualization & Communication: Create compelling presentations using tools like PowerPoint, Figma, Visio, or Miro to communicate concepts, trade-offs, and roadmaps effectively.
• Alignment with HQ & Localization: Adapt platform solutions to meet regional market demands while ensuring a seamless global strategy.
• Support Product Development Lifecycle: Ensure smooth transition from concept to execution by working closely with R&D, UX/UI, and validation teams to align product definitions with final implementations.

Your Profile:

• Degree in engineering, marketing, or psychology and 3-8 years of experience in product definition, product management, or systems engineering within the automotive or mobility industry.
• Ability to benchmark competitors, analyze market trends, and define product differentiation strategies, with experience in Voice of Customer (VOC) methodologies and data-driven decision-making.
• Proven ability to work across vehicle functions and global teams to align product requirements with engineering, business, and regulatory needs, alongside strong stakeholder management skills in an international/multi-cultural environment.
• Ability to create clear, structured, and visually compelling presentations for internal and external stakeholders using tools like PowerPoint, Figma, Visio, Miro, or similar.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken); German is a plus.
• Ability to interface with headquarters while adapting solutions for European & North American, Indian, and other markets.
• Driver's license (Class B) and flexible regarding travels to other countries if needed.

You Can Expect:

• Experience in exciting and international projects.
• Continuous salary development.
• Training and language courses.
• Appreciation, motivation, and commitment.

Nothing provides more motivation than success. Da Vinci Engineering is highly committed to ensuring the own employees’ success. Become a part of us!

Seniority Level:

Entry level

Employment Type:

Full-time

Job Function:

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing