Your tasks:
1. Lead, coach, and inspire an R&D team, fostering growth and performance
2. Drive product development projects from concept to launch, ensuring quality, cost, and timelines
3. Improve and expand the existing product portfolio in line with market and regulatory requirements
4. Collaborate across departments and act as a deputy to the Senior Director R&D on strategic topics
5. Support innovation, innovation process strategy, and continuous improvement initiatives
Your profile:
6. University degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Mechatronics, or similar)
7. Proven experience in leading teams and managing innovation projects
8. Strong strategic thinking and broad technical understanding of building technology and water control systems
9. Broad cross-functional knowledge (quality, production, marketing, sales) with familiarity in operations, supply chain, and product management
10. Intercultural competence and strong communication skills
11. Experience in digital product development is a plus
12. Fluency in German and English
13. Willingness to travel up to 10%