Group Lead Product Development

HARTING Technology Group; Germany (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job Bike leasing

Health Management programs

Childcare support during holidays

Job summary

HARTING Technology Group is looking for a leader to shape the future of high-performance circular connectors. In this role, you will guide and develop a dedicated team while managing product development across its lifecycle. Candidates should have a technical degree, significant experience in electromechanical components, and proven leadership skills. Proficient skills in both German and English are required, along with compliance in design processes. The position offers benefits like bike leasing and health management programs.

Qualifications

• Several years of professional experience in the development of electromechanical components.
• Proven experience in leading and motivating teams.
• Very good written and spoken German and English skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop your team in product development.
• Manage all development activities across the product life cycle.
• Collaborate closely with international development sites.

Skills

Team leadership

Design for manufacturing

CAD systems (Siemens NX)

Strong communication skills

Cost awareness

Education

Technical degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or Mechatronics

Tools

Teamcenter

MS Office

Job description

In this responsible leadership role, you will guide a dedicated development team and shape the future of our high-performance circular connectors as well as connectors with overmolded technology. Technological challenges and innovative processes are what drive you every day.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and continuously develop the employees within your area of responsibility.
• Define the strategic direction and continuously advance the product development group.
• Manage and coordinate all development activities across the entire product life cycle.
• Ensure the achievement of objectives while considering key performance indicators, cost targets, and development budgets.
• Collaborate closely with international development sites as well as internal interfaces such as Industrial Engineering, Project Management, and Quality to ensure optimal results.

Your Profile

• Completed technical degree (e.g. Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a comparable discipline) and several years of professional experience in the development of electromechanical components.
• Proven experience in leading and motivating teams.
• Strong expertise in design for manufacturing, including plastic, turned, stamped and bent, aluminium and zinc die‑cast components, as well as in the production of overmolded components.
• Confident user of CAD systems (preferably Siemens NX), Teamcenter, and MS Office, along with solid know‑how in creating and maintaining complex product and design platforms.
• Excellent communication and consulting skills combined with a strong cost awareness.
• Very good written and spoken German and English skills and willingness to travel on business for several days at a time.

Good Reasons to Get Started at HARTING

Job Bike

Dream bike leasing through HARTING, tax advantages.

Health Management Fit@HARTING

Promotion, budget to promote fitness, health, nutrition and relaxation, ergonomic workstations.

Attractive discounts at many (online) stores.

Balance

Childcare during the holidays, free advice in difficult situations or in the event of childcare shortages.