Reporting directly to the R&D Automotive Director - the Automotive BU Product Development Specialist will be responsible for the following activities:
1. Development and design of cables for automotive applications
2. Realization of new products with extended performance profile in accordance with international standards and customer specifications
3. Initiation, implementation and leading of product development projects
4. Coordination of all engineering related activities with cross functional teams to ensure technical aspects of the project is executed according to Project timeline
5. Providing documentation and reporting to the R&D management of the BU Automotive
6. Management of the basic article data and design parameters as well as routing in the construction software and in the ERP system
7. Responsibility for initial sampling and coordination of product testing on new products
8. Coordination product approvals at customer side (OEMs, Harness maker)
9. Preparation of technical product information and customer presentations
10. Management of contacts to customers, suppliers, and internal departments at home and abroad
11. Technical support to sales, production, and quality department
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for a candidate with the following key requirements:
12. University degree in Electrical engineering or similar technical degree
13. Conversational and technical English for communication at international level
14. At least 5 years R&D experience, mainly in Cable design or Engineering Teams
15. Professional experience in product development for automotive cables - especially in Data or High Voltage cables
16. Team player with great assertiveness, initiative, and flexibility
17. Good knowledge and experience in Project Management
18. Knowhow on automotive core tools (e.g APQP, PPAP)
19. Knowledge of ERP programs (SAP)
20. Good communication, negotiation and team working skills
21. Short duration travel all around the world visiting affiliates and customers/seminars will be required
22. Intermediate knowledge of the German language is appreciated
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