Head of R&D
- Lead & coordinate all R&D efforts of the group and driving innovation
- Be part of MT and report directly to CEO
About Our Client
Our client is an international industrial group with a strong heritage in engineering excellence, innovation and sustainability. Operating globally, the organisation designs and manufactures high quality electromechanical solutions for the building and infrastructure environment.
The company is characterized by a long-term vision and an entrepreneurial culture. Innovation, product reliability and responsible lifecycle management are central to its strategy. To further strengthen its technology leadership, the group is seeking an experienced executive to lead its global Research & Development organisation.Job Description
The Head of R&D will lead and coordinate all R&D efforts of the group and is pivotal for driving innovation and advancing technological capabilities. As member of the division management and a direct reporting line to the CEO, this person will manage:
- Strategic and operational management of the R&D center with complete responsibility for budget and results
- A multidisciplinary R&D team of mechanical, electrical, hardware and software teams
- Analyzing new, innovative technologies and assessing their applicability in the industry
- Definition of the development roadmap in close collaboration with Product Management
- Steering of all development projects worldwide from the idea up to the market readiness under consideration of the critical time to market and budget targets
- Securing the technological know-how within the group through detailed documentation and appropriate training and education measures
- Close collaboration with internal as well as external stakeholders
- Responsibility for patents and certifications
- Continuous improvement of the R&D processes
The Successful Applicant
- Master's degree in electrical or electro-mechanical engineering, PhD is a very nice to have.
- At least 10 years of experience in a similar (international) function
- Proven leadership capacity managing multidisciplinary teams (60+ fte)
- Driven by passion to further develop technological and quality leadership
- Strong track record in developing complex mechatronic or electromechanical products
- Energetic, charismatic personality driven by scientific curiosity and fighting spirit to get ideas done
- As innovator you can think out of the box with a structured and target focused working style
- Entrepreneurial mind-set and strength in conceptional and analytical thinking
- Flexibility for international commuting
- Fluent in English, German is a nice to have
What’s on Offer
A senior leadership role with significant autonomy and influence within a high-performing, international business. Competitive executive package offered.
Contact
Trishya Bouman
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