Mechatronics Product Technical Leader (m/f/d), Bietigheim-Bissingen

The mission of the thermal systems business group is to develop and manufacture systems, modules and components to ensure thermal energy management of the power train and comfort for each passenger, during all phases of vehicle use. These systems help to significantly reduce fuel consumption, CO2 emissions and other pollutants and harmful particles from vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines. They also increase travel range and battery life for hybrid and electric vehicles. At the Front Office in Bietigheim-Bissingen we are supporting Sale- and Project activities and compose the interface between the customers Daimler and Valeo-internal departments at the development from Thermal Systems.

Tasks

• Ensure smooth communication between the R&D Team and customer in regards to all R&D related topics at mechanics and electronics level.
• Responsibility of the Work Package related budget and efficiency.
• Responsibility of delivering samples on time to ensure success of the project.
• Taking part in supplier negotiations to ensure sample delivery on time with right quality.
• Call for the necessary design reviews.
• Representing the Mechatronic function of the product to the customer, breaking down the customer's (external or internal) requirements and needs.
• Identification of needs in terms of resources, investments and equipment.
• Responsibility for communication with production plants and preparing good starting conditions for future mass production.
• Establish simple break down of activities to meet the customer delivery on time.
• Daily management of all team members (HW and mechatronics engineers and technicians) and project contributors, assigning tasks, tracking the progress.

Profile

• Education in a technical field (preferably Mechatronics, Mechanical, Electronic or Electrical Engineering).
• Experience within R&D environment in automotive.
• Experience with mechatronics development.
• Experience with industrialization or new production launch including communication with suppliers.
• Good command of English & German (spoken and written).
• Good command with G-Suite and MS-office tools.
• Leadership mindset to work with worldwide teams.