Automotive BU Product Development Specialist

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 are 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 of 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:

1. University degree in Electrical engineering or similar technical degree
2. Conversational and technical English for communication at international level
3. At least 5 years R&D experience, mainly in Cable design or Engineering Teams
4. Professional experience in product development for automotive cables - especially in Data or High Voltage cables
5. Team player with great assertiveness, initiative, and flexibility
6. Good knowledge and experience in Project Management
7. Knowhow on automotive core tools (e.g., APQP, PPAP)
8. Knowledge of ERP programs (SAP)
9. Good communication, negotiation, and team working skills
10. Short duration travel all around the world visiting affiliates and customers/seminars will be required
11. Intermediate knowledge of the German language is appreciated