Vice President Development Electrics | Vice President Development Electrics (m/w/d)
Rheinmetall AG
Job Summary
As the Vice President of Development Electrics, you will take on a pivotal leadership role overseeing the technical and disciplinary management of a multi-disciplinary development department focused on automotive electrical systems. Your daily responsibilities include reporting to the Head of Development, advising on the design of electrical vehicle systems, and coordinating development orders based on customer specifications. You will be responsible for interdisciplinary steering across sub-systems, collaborating closely with electronics, software, and verification departments. This role demands a strategic approach to capacity, schedule, and budget planning, alongside the continuous optimization of development processes and tools. What makes this position unique is the opportunity to lead high-level engineering projects in a sophisticated automotive environment while driving the professional growth of your team. You will act as a key consultant for system development and manage external subcontractors to ensure project success.
Required Skills
Education
University degree (University or University of Applied Sciences) in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or Industrial Engineering.
Experience
- At least 5 years of professional experience in a relevant engineering field
- Proven experience in the technical and disciplinary leadership of development teams
- Professional experience in the development of electrical onboard networks and mechatronic assemblies
- Strong understanding of engineering methods and development processes
- Experience within the automotive industry is preferred
Languages
Additional
- Willingness to travel is required. The position is based in Kiel and involves interdisciplinary collaboration across electronics and software departments.
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