Manage and develop requirements of product/component with internal, external customers & stakeholders.
Derive technical solutions out of requirements using existing product/component portfolio & initiate development of new variants if needed.
Coordinate/lead team to develop solution utilizes design tools and development methodologies such as LHPH, FMA, FMEA, DRBFM, 8D…
Technical interface to Design, Simulation, Testing, Customer, Sales, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Quality, Product Management & Controlling
Represent engineering work towards steering committee as well as internal & external customers.
Create, monitor& and fulfill development & validation plan according to project/topic timeline.
Analyze the validation report and perform data analysis for product/component release.
Maintain the state-of-the-art product design (drawing, test specification, order specification…) & product quality according to the functions & requirements of product.
Support production, purchasing departments regarding engineering issues (e.g., Risk assessment, problem solving, engineering change request…)

Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering, or similar subjects
Experience in the field of automotive components & systems is preferable.
Experience with project/engineering change process in the automotive environment
Knowledge of product development process and methods such us LHPH, FAM, DRBFM, FMEA, 8D…
Independent, well-structured, & goal-oriented way of working.
Entrepreneurial mindset, high resilience, willingness to take responsibility.
Ability and willingness to take risks (making decision with limited information)
Good team management, drive team to common goals
Effective communication & presentation skills
Good spoken & written English skills, knowledge of Japanese language is appreciated.
International/intercultural experience

[R&D] Technical Project Lead (Product Development)

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