- Lead Advanced Product Development projects from concept to SOP, following our R&D process, to be realized by function lead of the APD engineers in this product family and through internal and/or external partners
- Be the subject matter expert in the assigned technology field and product family for the whole organization
- Be the direct interface for the Product Manager, feeding market information and product roadmaps for direction, and self-sufficiently develop the corresponding R&D strategy to reach product maturity within the targeted time frame and within budget
- Create development budgets for product family and manage development activities against this budget in own responsibility
- Have a thorough understanding of the market, including suppliers, technologies, IP, customer expectations, end consumer needs and supply chains and use these insights to guide the APD Engineers
- Understand manufacturing processes in Webasto and outside, required for series production of new products at highest quality and lowest cost levels
- Apply business case analysis and planning experience for commercialization of new products for APD projects
- Participate in advanced RFQ preparation for new product quoting
- Actively participate in our Front-End Innovation process by contributing new concept and product ideas in exchange with the Product/Innovation Managers
- Overlook and coordinate the manufacturing and analysis of prototypes, samples and concepts
- Provide design, prototype & validation direction for improving existing products
- Play the key role in defining specifications, standards and inspections methods for new products and features
- Serve as a backup or relay companion to other Product Owners within the GCC or in different regions
- Initiate / participate in the IP management process
- Visit new and established suppliers looking for advances in new technology, status of existing product, opportunities for cost saving, current capabilities and supporting root cause analysis
- Be the go-to mentor for junior level or new team members in the GCC for the product family
- Foster relationships with universities and outside labs
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Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, physics, optics or related field or equivalent experience required- 8+ years experience in relevant role with career progression
- Automotive supplier experience or would be a plus as well as the knowledge in materials such as glass, coatings, plastics
- Product design experience including GD&T and DFMEA
- Working knowledge of automotive customer testing and performance specifications
- Experience with strategic planning, positioning and messaging, forecasting, budgeting and analysis of business situations, competitive profiles and pricing analysis.
- Advanced/Intermediate skill level with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and Powerpoint
- Readiness to travel up to 25% within North America, Europe and Japan with valid driver’s license
- Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to produce strong business results
- Detail oriented with the ability to track and monitor projects from inception to completion
- Business fluent English is a requirement, German language skills are a plus
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