Head of R&D / Product Engineering – automotive exp welcome
About the role
Head of R&D / Product Engineering Manager (m/f/d)
International Industrial B2B Group | Relocation to Berlin Area / open to commuting if easy
We are supporting a well-established European industrial B2B group entering a new phase of integration and transformation following a recent acquisition in Germany
. In this context, we are looking for a Head of R&D / Product Engineering Manager, ideally German & English professional speaker , French language being a plus , willing to relocate to the Berlin area, to take full ownership of R&D and Product Engineering operations at the newly acquired German Company HQ locati
on This role is suited for a hands-on engineering leader, capable of combining technical leadership, people management and structured execution, within a demanding industrial environme
nt. Your Mis
sionLead and structure R&D and Product Engineering activities at a German industrial com
panyManage a multidisciplinary team of engineers and technic
iansDrive product development, industrialization and continuous improve
mentDeploy robust engineering methods and project practices, inspired by advanced industrial standards- inspired by Automo
tiveAct as a key interface between the German site and Group-level stakeholders in Europe , Fr
anceSupport post-acquisition integration and performance ram
p-up Your Pr
ofileSenior experience in R&D, Product Engineering or Development Engineering leade
rshipBackground in automotive or similarly demanding industrial environ
mentsStrong exposure to mechanical / mechatronic sy
stemsProven ability to operate on site, close to products and
teamsFluent English and German (professional level required) – French is a
plusWillingness and ability to relocate to the Berlin
areaInternational mindset, pragmatic leadership
style Why Consider This
Role?Strategic leadership role with high operational
impactInternational exposure with strong local responsi
bilityLong-term opportunity in a stable and growing industrial
groupClear mandate to structure, improve an
d lead
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