Position Summary The job incumbent manages the Product engineering projects for automotive _OES2+IAM He/she coordinates all activities within the team and provides technical expertise to ensure that the projects meet the customer and company requirements.
Main Accountabilities Design & Development 1. Lead and manage the customer negotiations regarding the specifications of the products to be designed and define the functional specifications based on the customer requirements, participate in the presentations for the developed products to the customer 2. Patent check before Gate, ensure that the patent rights for new/existing products are protected in cooperation with the Legal department 3. Prepare and maintain the technical documentation regarding the products within the relevant product group 4. Coordinate all engineering activities with the Production department in order to ensure the productbility of the designed products 5. Manage the processes of product modification in regards to the technical specifications during the serial production 6. Manage technical communication with prototype suppliers, i.e. material, durability, process, etc.
Product management 1. Launch market orientated product program 83 Analyze carpark and identify gaps 83 Prioritize gaps by car park/relevance within range 83 Make-or-Buy decision (based on commercial aspects) 83 Initiate and control internal process for new product launch 83 Inform regularly about new filter types 2. Responsibility of range competitiveness 83 Proactive product life cycle analysis 83 Trigger product cost down in order to meet margin target 83 Relocate place of production of filter types due to commercial/ technical reasons 3. Maintain product related information in internal catalogue system (PARTS) 83 Product information 83 Replacement information 83 Support for cross-reference information (OE & competitor) 4. Technical support for internal customer 83 Sales, Marketing (e.g. during product days, exhibitions, ..) 5. Provide product information to be used for 83 Exhibitions 83 Flyers & Brochures or other communication material if needed 84
Key Performance Indicators/Key Result Areas
Internal & External Working Relationships
Job Requirements (Qualifications, Skills, Experience, Competencies) Education Qualification University degree or equivalent education Professional Exposure (Technical Skills) Basic production knowhow of product and relevant neighbor part Experience in product development in automobile industry
Functional Skills Basic vehicle structure knowledge under hood Be good at MS-office software and presentation skill Overall Project management skill
Behavioural Skills Good communication skill, good team work Ability to work under pressure Trouble shooting and problem solving skill. Fluent in English Quick response and patent service