Process Excellence Expert R&D (f/m/x)

Make individual mobility more enjoyable and sustainable by advancing technology and people – As one of the top 100 automotive suppliers worldwide, Webasto actively shapes the transformation of the industry through expertise and forward-thinking solutions. Our goal is to make mobility a full sensory experience, working toward more comfort, wind in your hair, the perfect temperature in any season, and driving with a clear conscience – for a safe and sustainable future. We bring joy to mobility – are you in?

Applications from qualified individuals with disabilities are expressly welcome.

You can look forward to these exciting tasks:

• Owning and continuously improving global R&D business processes, governance frameworks, and cross-functional process consulting
• Managing and governing the global R&D tools landscape, including PLM, CAD/CAE, CATIA 3DEXPERIENCE, and 4PeP
• Leading and driving global transformation programs, ERP/PLM initiatives, process harmonization, and system rollouts
• Establishing and standardizing end-to-end Product Lifecycle Management processes and enterprise-wide process integration
• Ensuring and monitoring compliance, audit readiness, quality standards, KPI performance, and continuous process improvement
• Defining and enhancing master data governance, engineering data quality, reporting capabilities, and data-driven decision-making
• Enabling and supporting organizational change, stakeholder training, user adoption, and global collaboration across process communities

This is what you bring to us:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field
• Extensive experience in Product Development, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Engineering Operations, or Digital Engineering
• Proven track record as a Process Owner, Program Manager, PLM Manager, or Transformation Lead, with experience in global process harmonization and enterprise transformation initiatives
• Strong expertise in PLM/PDM systems, CAD/CAE environments (preferably CATIA 3DEXPERIENCE), Engineering Change Management, and business process management
• Experience in Master Data Management, Data Governance, Analytics, Project and Program Management, and Quality Management Systems
• Strong strategic thinking, business acumen, and stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills
• Ability to lead organizational change, collaborate effectively across cultures, solve complex problems, and facilitate conflict resolution

Production & Operations focuses on designing, managing, and improving production processes and business operations, as well as manufacturing technologies and supply chains. The role involves working with modern systems such as SAP and dashboards, some of which are self-programmed. This is a cross-functional and international environment that offers performance-driven, diverse challenges and exciting projects.