Job Description
KYOCERA AVX is a leading global manufacturer of advanced electronic components designed to accelerate technological innovation and create a better future. A fully owned subsidiary of Kyocera Corporation, KYOCERA AVX has an extensive global presence with multiple research, development and manufacturing facilities in more than 15 countries.
KYOCERA AVX products support a variety of environmentally friendly technologies aimed at conserving existing energy resources and creating reliable systems. KYOCERA AVX components are included in countless products that help ensure that this generation as well as future generations benefit from clean, environmentally friendly technologies.
Global R&D Director (m/f/d) Sensing & Control
KYOCERA AVX Components (Werne) Holding GmbH is looking for a Global R&D Director (m/f/d) Sensing & Control in Hallbergmoos, Klingenberg (Saxony) or Werne.
- Coordinates, manages and further develops the R&D global team including support of innovation processes, investments and alignment with the business strategy
- Implementation of standardized development structure and processes (APQP)
- Analysis of global market trends and competitive developments to support strategic decisions
- Responsibility for R&D strategy, resource planning and overarching multi-project management
- Driver of the optimization and further expansion of global structures and processes as well as assurance that local processes, procedures and tools are in line with global standards
- Monitoring of research and development project progress for completion on time
- Budget Management as well as forecasting budgets to ensure that costs are in line with company targets
- Implementation of self-financing cost center through development funds and sample purchases
- Intercompany development, coordination and presentation of strategic technology/ product/ system roadmaps
- Master‘s Degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering or a related field
- Several years of management experience in R&D within the field of industrial electronic systems
- Understanding of R&D as well as material and manufacturing processes, innovation and projects in an industrial environment
- Experience in multi-project management, financial/ cost management and new business opportunity identification
- Good knowledge of MS Office applications
- Excellent Englisch skills, both written and spoken
- Ability to travel a minimum of 50% internationally
- A highly dynamic environment and a multifaceted and responsible management role in a future-oriented company with room for growth
- A challenging combination of operational daily business and strategic development of the company
- An appreciative corporate culture and a collegial and professional environment with long-term development and growth opportunities
- The opportunity to shape your area of responsibility with an innovative concept
- A salary and other conditions appropriate to the importance of the position