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

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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 xayajpt 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 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).