Areas of Responsibilities:
Head of R&D activities of the entire product portfolio of the Cybex Group. Focus on:
1. Hard-Parts
2. Mechatronics
3. Detailed Engineering
4. Crash Simulation (CAE and Multi Body)
5. Biomechanics
6. Labs
7. Industrial Engineering
8. Patents
Responsible for the global Cybex Technologies team in:
1. Bayreuth
2. Vienna
3. Prague
4. Charlotte
5. Kunshan
Key Responsibilities:
1. Lead the execution of technology strategy for technology platforms, partnerships, and external relationships.
2. Set standards, guidelines, and processes across the group.
3. Steer and deploy sustainable product development activities.
4. Develop and broaden the product portfolio and generate and realize new product ideas.
5. Improve and implement processes, structures, and tools in the R&D area, especially the product development process.
6. Anticipate and react to major technology changes to ensure the maintenance of company leadership in the competitive landscape.
7. Establish technical standards and ensure adherence to them for product development and company operations.
8. Support to lead innovation for the business and drive improvement in product development and processes.
9. Recognize and incorporate industry-related advances in technology.
Your Profile of Qualification:
Education: Studies of Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or similar education and excellent technical understanding.
Experience: Profound years of relevant work experience within the consumer goods industry, preferably in an international environment.
Leadership: High leadership experience regarding interdisciplinary international teams and in a complex matrix organization.
Management: Management track record in family-owned companies appreciated.
Mechatronics: Several years of experience regarding complex mechatronic products.
Project Management: Proven track record of successfully managed product development projects, preferably in the consumer area related to safety-related products.
Languages: Excellent English and German skills.
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