R&D Manager (m/f) Europe Front End Module, 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.

Missions

• Management of R&D processes for Front End Modules and Air Grill Shutter regarding costs, timing, and quality
• Manage the customer Intimacy with regular meeting and pre-development contracts\
• Direct responsibility for Series development processes and advanced development for the European region
• Contribute to the construction of the Technical Development Plan(s) around components, products,systems, integrating the technology trends, product road maps, market drivers,
• Define technical customer strategies and support competitor analysis (benchmarks)\r\nManagement and development of the R&D team in Europe
• Make sure state of the art resources and competences are available
• Define standardization strategy and ensure development of the standards and their implementation
• Capacity and budget planning for R&D costs and manpower
• Ensure Intellectual Property protection

Profile

• Completed technical / engineering degree
• Automotive industry, People / budget / time management, International mindset