OverviewThe Head of R&D; will coordinate the global R&D; teams (China, Germany, Slovenia, Spain) with clear decision rights, fast escalation paths and a transparent operating cadence.
They will set R&D; targets with Product Management and ensure successful development and target achievement across Full System, Drive Units, Batteries, HMI/Accessories and Digital (Apps/Cloud).
They will lead functional team leaders (Mechanics, Electronics, Systems, Testing/Validation, Prototyping, NVH) and product team leaders (Drive Unit, Batteries, HMI/Accessories, Digital) and clarify interfaces with Product Management and Manufacturing.
Your Role & ResponsibilitiesAnalyze and challenge the current R&D; organization, processes and toolchain; build a benchmark R&D; department for eBike Drive Systems and the connected digital ecosystem.Ensure sustainable product quality via preventive quality, robust validation and requirements traceability; support 0-km and field claims with rapid RCCA and problem solving.Drive process excellence.Ensure eBike regulatory compliance.Act as senior technical counterpart for OEM customers and strategic partners; govern co-development, IP and quality gates.Own the R&D; budget; optimize internal/external mix; provide resource vs. workload transparency; support production ramp-up with robust industrialization.Own R&D; strategy, portfolio and gated roadmaps for all product lines and the digital platform; run quarterly portfolio reviews and monthly program health checks.Oversee end-to-end development from concept to SOP, ensuring Systems Engineering rigor (requirements) and cross-domain integration (mechanical, electronics, embedded SW, mobile, cloud).
Implement APQP including sourcing, change management and risk metrics; deliver PPAP on time with first-time-right quality.Ensure compliance with regulations, EMC and safety requirements.Lead Testing/Validation and NVH to robust DVP&R; ensure issue containment, root cause analysis and effective corrective actions for 0-km and field claims.Build an achiever culture of ownership and accountability; set clear goals, give feedback, recognize performance and address underperformance.Steer supplier quality and co-development (mainly in Asia); align with MAHLE production facilities (China, Slovenia, Spain) for smooth industrialization and ramp-up.Promote IP generation and manage FTO risks; integrate IP checkpoints into development gates.Development and validation team working from different locations all over Europe: Spain (MSBS Palencia > R&D; HQ; ME Valencia > Motor controller development); Germany (MAHLE ZG Brautlach/Dresden > DU Mechanics; MAHLE Powertrain Aschheim/Ingolstadt > DU Mechanics; MAHLE Filtersysteme Stuttgart/Kornwestheim > Project Management); Slovenia (MAHLE Electric Drives Slovenija / Letrika Šempeter > e-Machine development); Within MAHLE: coordination with MAHLE production facilities (China, Slovenia, Spain) and coordination of development locations as described above; Outside MAHLE: integral coordination of Suppliers and Development Partners mainly in Asia.Your Skills & StrengthsMix of Bicycle and Automotive industry experience; international multi-site leadership.Electronics & Mechatronics for e-drives: e-machine design/integration, power electronics/inverter, embedded control, sensors, battery systems/BMS, thermal management, NVH.Strategy & Innovation.Design, Engineering and development.Greater than 10 years' experience.Fluent in English (Spanish optional).
Our OfferWe will provide a collaborative environment working on exciting assignments, along with ongoing personal & career development opportunities.We encourage you to apply even if you don\u****t meet every single requirement.
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