In this responsible leadership role, you will guide a dedicated development team and shape the future of our high-performance circular connectors as well as connectors with overmolded technology. Technological challenges and innovative processes are what drive you every day.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and continuously develop the employees within your area of responsibility
• Define the strategic direction and continuously advance the product development group
• Manage and coordinate all development activities across the entire product life cycle
• Ensure the achievement of objectives while considering key performance indicators, cost targets, and development budgets
• Collaborate closely with international development sites as well as internal interfaces such as Industrial Engineering, Project Management, and Quality to ensure optimal results

Your Profile

• Completed technical degree (e.g. Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a comparable discipline) and several years of professional experience in the development of electromechanical components
• Proven experience in leading and motivating teams
• Strong expertise in design for manufacturing, including plastic, turned, stamped and bent, aluminium and zinc die-cast components, as well as in the production of overmolded components
• Confident user of CAD systems (preferably Siemens NX), Teamcenter, and MS Office, along with solid know-how in creating and maintaining complex product and design platforms
• Excellent communication and consulting skills combined with a strong cost awareness
• Very good written and spoken German and English skills and willingness to travel on business for several days at a time