JOB DESCRIPTION

We are hiring for a reputed German organization for their India operations. The company is into auto component / fasteners business and supplying mainly to the automotive industry.

POSITION TITLE: Technical Head - R&D / Product Development

WORK LOCATION: GURUGRAM / DELHI NCR

REPORTS TO: CEO Asia / Managing Director

SALARY RANGE/CTC: Up to INR 30 Lacs per annum

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Initiating and drafting annual R&D plans, monitoring progress, and ensuring execution.

2. Structuring comprehensive R&D plans, including regular analysis of competition and market potential.

3. Implementing with the Directors Group a Strategic Plan for the coming years for China and Asia.

4. Annual Budget preparation.

5. Secure, develop and strengthening of the company for the defined product group for fasteners and their automation systems for the different Industries.

6. Leading of projects with the target of high closing rates, highly satisfied customers.

7. Collaboration with all relevant divisions and departments within the Organization.

8. Implement motivating team structures across the organization with MBO (Managing by Objectives) approach.

9. HNTE (High & New Technology Enterprise) support / administration is required.

10. Establish Monthly and Quarterly reporting to the CEO Asia.

11. Focus on advanced fastener technology.

12. Other tasks assigned by superior.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

1. A Master's degree or PhD in Engineering, or equivalent technical field.

2. A minimum of 10 to 15 years of working experience in product design and development, preferably with an engineering / manufacturing organization in automotive / auto component industry.

3. Ability to lead and manage the local team across diverse portfolios / categories. Management of product development and technical functions including: Product & Project Development, Innovation and Application Engineering.

4. Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) is appreciated.

5. Strong working knowledge of product design (mechanical / engineering) is essential.

6. Direct experience working in device production or similar highly regulated environment.

7. Experience with agile development and product owner teams desired, but not mandatory.

8. Experience with Project Management & Lean Tools. Demonstrated proficiency in time and project management.

9. Advanced with MS tools including MS 365.

10. Familiarity with various manufacturing process (cold forming / turning / injection moulding, etc.) is an advantage.

11. Dynamic / proactive entrepreneur thinking, with a structured working style and strong leadership skills.

12. Strong communication skills with fluency in English & German (German desired but not mandatory).

13. Representation of the company in seminars and congresses.

14. Strong intercultural knowledge and communication capability.

15. Prior experience with German or Chinese teams would be a plus point.