Ph3Overview /h3pThe Head of RD will coordinate the global RD teams (China, Germany, Slovenia, Spain) with clear decision rights, fast escalation paths and a transparent operating cadence; will set RD targets with Product Management and ensure successful development and target achievement across Full System, Drive Units, Batteries, HMI/Accessories and Digital (Apps/Cloud) and will lead functional team leaders (Mechanics, Electronics, Systems, Testing/Validation, Prototyping, NVH) and product team leaders (Drive Unit, Batteries, HMI/Accessories, Digital); clarify interfaces with Product Management and Manufacturing. /ph3Your Role Responsibilities /h3ulliAnalyze and challenge the current RD organization, processes and toolchain; build a benchmark RD department for eBike Drive Systems and the connected digital ecosystem. /liliEnsure sustainable product quality via preventive quality, robust validation and requirements traceability; support 0‑km and field claims with rapid RCCA and problem solving. /liliDrive process excellence. /liliEnsure eBike regulatory compliance. /liliAct as senior technical counterpart for OEM customers and strategic partners; govern co‑development, IP and quality gates. /liliOwn the RD budget; optimize internal/external mix; provide resource vs. workload transparency; support production ramp‑up with robust industrialization. /liliOwn RD strategy, portfolio and gated roadmaps for all product lines and the digital platform; run quarterly portfolio reviews and monthly program health checks. /liliOversee end‑to‑end development from concept to SOP, ensuring Systems Engineering rigor (requirements) and cross‑domain integration (mechanical, electronics, embedded SW, mobile, cloud). /liliImplement APQP including sourcing, change management and risk metrics; deliver PPAP on time with first‑time‑right quality. /liliEnsure compliance with regulations, EMC and safety requirements. /liliLead Testing/Validation and NVH to robust DVPR; ensure issue containment, root cause analysis and effective corrective actions for 0‑km and field claims. /liliBuild an achiever culture of ownership and accountability; set clear goals, give feedback, recognize performance and address underperformance. /liliSteer supplier quality and co‑development (mainly in Asia); align with MAHLE production facilities (China, Slovenia, Spain) for smooth industrialization and ramp‑up. /liliPromote IP generation and manage FTO risks; integrate IP checkpoints into development gates. /liliAdditional task:ulliDevelopment and validation team working from different locations all over Europe: /liliSpain: MSBS (Palencia) RD HQ; ME (Valencia) Motor controller development. /liliGermany: MAHLE ZG (Brautlach/Dresden) DU Mechanics; MAHLE Powertrain (Aschheim/Ingolstadt) DU Mechanics; MAHLE Filtersysteme (Stuttgart/Kornwestheim) Project Management. /liliSlovenia: MAHLE Electric Drives Slovenija / Letrika (Šempeter) e‑Machine development. /liliWithin MAHLE: Coordination with MAHLE production facilities (China, Slovenia, Spain) and coordination of development locations as described above. /liliOutside MAHLE: Global coordination of Suppliers and Development Partners mainly in Asia. /li /ul /li /ulh3Your Skills Strengths /h3ulliMix of Bicycle and Automotive industry experience; international multi‑site leadership. /liliElectronics Mechatronics for e‑drives: e‑machine design/integration, power electronics/inverter, embedded control, sensors, battery systems/BMS, thermal management, NVH. /liliStrategy Innovation. /liliDesign, Engineering and development. /lili10 years’ experience. /liliFluent in English (Spanish optional). /li /ulh3Our Offer /h3pWe will provide a collaborative environment working on exciting assignments, along with ongoingpersonal career development opportunities. /ppWe encourage you to apply even if you don\'t meet every single requirement. You may just be the rightcandidate for this or other roles! /ppAfter receiving your online application, the interview process will typically be, a screening call followed by Personal Interview(s). /ppFor more information about MAHLE and what a career with us looks like for you, click here and to learn more about our foundation owned technology group click here. /pp#DiversityMatters with our inclusive culture, we welcome applications from all social, religious ethnical backgrounds, disabilities both mental and physical, identities (gender) and neurodivergent people. /ppstrongDo you have any questions? /strong /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr