Global R&D Director (m/f/d) Automotive

Global R&D Director (m/f/d) Automotive

for its Sensing & Control division based in

Werne

or

Klingenberg

(Saxony) at KYOCERA AVX Components (Werne) Holding GmbH.

What you can expect

Coordinates, manages and further develops the R&D global team including support of innovation processes, investments and alignment with the business strategy

Leadership of the product design team with a strong focus on project control

Implementation of standardized development structure and processes (APQP)

Analysis of global market trends and competitive developments to support strategic decisions

Responsibility for R&D strategy and resource planning

Definition and implementation of a design-to-cost strategy

Driver of the optimization and further expansion of global structures and processes as well as assurance that local processes, procedures and tools are in line with global standards

Monitoring of research and development project progress for completion on time

Budget Management as well as forecasting budgets to ensure that costs are in line with company targets

Implementation of self-financing cost center through development funds and sample purchases

Intercompany development, coordination and presentation of strategic technology/product/system roadmaps

What we are looking for

Master's Degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering or a related field

Several years of management experience in R&D within the field of electronic systems for the automotive industry

Understanding of R&D as well as material and manufacturing processes, innovation and projects in an industrial environment

Experience in multi-project management, financial/cost management and new business opportunity identification

Good knowledge of MS Office applications

Excellent German and English skills, both written and spoken

Ability to travel a minimum of 50% internationally

What we offer

A highly dynamic environment and a multifaceted and responsible management role in a future-oriented company with room for growth

A challenging combination of operational daily business and strategic development of the company

An appreciative corporate culture and a collegial and professional environment with long-term development and growth opportunities

The opportunity to shape your area of responsibility with an innovative concept

A salary and other conditions appropriate to the importance of the position

Are you interested? Please send us your detailed application with your English CV, relevant certificates, expected salary range and earliest possible starting date.

We look forward to meeting you.

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