Section Manager R&D

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Mission & Main Objectives

• BM & Testing of EV's and connected car systems and components
• Report to local & Global R&D teams about the CCS evaluations and support to GCC NSC's for the field adoption.
• Dealing with external partners & test laboratories to support CCS, EV testings.

• Conduct benchmarking activities against competitor models analysing market trend, field quality data, customer feedback, media impression, NSC inputs, competitiveness assessment with other brands and propose the key changes, inputs for future models to design/test and manufacturing teams.
• Conduct customer interviews and surveys to understand customer requirements and usage, create market design standards to ensure release of the optimal model in the market.
• Expected to be Frontline marketability in charge for conducting marketability and evaluation test of engineering methods on GCC models to ensure performance target achievement before SOP (start of production).
• Lead/manage the target setting phase/performance target activity phase based on market requirements and customer expectations for various models in GCC to ensure successful market acceptance and salability.
• Internally support marketing, sales and planning functions in business expansion functions for new model launches, motor shows, media drives, product communication & sales campaigns.

• R&D Department covers the markets - GCC, MED & CIS in FY24

• Vehicle build evaluation & system level validation to be completed and reported within stipulated milestones and project master schedule.
• Quick Internal One Voice regarding market feedback to be shared with upstream requesters.
• On time test reports to be sent to liaising technical centers & MPS.
• Recurrence prevention and to secure counter measures for high severity issues and market concerns and ensure meticulous follow up with design/test/MPS for Action plan.

• Educational background, qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical & Electronics / Mechatronics).
• Experience, other skills:
• Minimum 4 - 7 years experience in GCC / Global automotive company or affiliated supplier
• Computer skills / languages:
• Proficient in all MS Office applications (word, excel, power point, etc.)
• Able to make good timely reports.
• Speak, Read & Write English & Arabic is a must.
• Valid driving license - AT / MT
• Frequent travelling is required in the role (shorter and longer period// 1-3 weeks).
• Knowledge about GCC regulations is a plus.

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Dubai United Arab Emirates