HEAD OF PRODUCT CENTER AD & BODY MEXICO

• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to a diverse team of engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, professional growth, innovation, and excellence.

• Develop and implement a comprehensive resource and competence plan to ensure the team has the necessary skills and expertise to execute projects effectively.
• Closely collaborate with HR to recruit, onboard, and retain top talent and to Identify areas for skill development and training initiatives to enhance team capabilities and stay ahead of technological advancements.
• Cost Centers planning, financial, hourly rates, Capex, HC resources.

• Establish and maintain close connections with counterparts & stakeholders in the USA and Europe to facilitate seamless collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Act as a key liaison between the Mexico Technical Center and other global teams, ensuring alignment on project goals, timelines, and deliverables.
• Active collaboration with cross function areas (QD, GPS, EEX) and OS.

• Drive the implementation of efficient development processes and methodologies to streamline project execution and improve time-to-market.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement, identifying areas for process optimization and implementing best practices while ensuring meeting quality standards and other product requirements.
• Integrate the right technical and skill competences for each Product Center to meet customer and project requirements.

• Work closely with finance and project management teams to develop and manage project budgets, ensuring financial targets are met.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization and resource allocation to maximize efficiency without compromising quality or innovation.
• Monitor actuals to budget (cost absorption, reporting rate, Capex)

• Academic degree, PhD or equivalent professional background preferable in (electrical) engineering
• Several years of (international) management experience in the field of automotive technology & engineering
• Profound and deep knowledge and background in automotive or technology industry
• Experience in leading, inspiring and transforming multifunctional international teams including having excellent stakeholder management abilities
• Strong characteristics and experiences with a pioneering spirit, creative thinking and change management
• Strong analytical, problem solving and interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication & presentation skills (English) and capability to adapt to a demanding environment

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