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

Introduction

KYOCERA AVX is a leading global manufacturer of advanced electronic components designed to accelerate technological innovation and create a better future. A fully owned subsidiary of Kyocera Corporation, KYOCERA AVX has an extensive global presence with multiple research, development and manufacturing facilities in more than 15 countries.

KYOCERA AVX products support a variety of environmentally friendly technologies aimed at conserving existing energy resources and creating reliable systems. KYOCERA AVX components are included in countless products that help ensure that this generation as well as future generations benefit from clean, environmentally friendly technologies.

Global R&D Director (m/f/d) Automotive
Full Time | Deutschland | Leadership Role 

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). 

Tasks

• 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

Profile

• 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

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

Further information

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

Apply now

We look forward to meeting you.

Contact person
Lina Werner
Recruiter