KYOCERA AVX Components (Werne) Holding GmbH is looking for a Global R&D Director (m/f/d) Automotive for its Sensing & Control division based in Werne or Klingenberg (Saxony).
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
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This position is listed as full time and onsite.