Head of Product Engineering / LAPP Harnessing Solutions Operations EMEA (m/f/d)
LAPP
We are a company with 5.551 employees who are committed to cable technology. With a consolidated annual turnover of 1.92 billion euros in 2022/23, 21 production sites worldwide and 36 countries with their own sales companies, we are one of the leading suppliers.
Are you looking for an employer who can offer you both the exciting business world of a global technology company and the warm atmosphere of a family business?
Then become a part of LAPP!
Are you looking for an employer who can offer you both the exciting business world of a global technology company and the warm atmosphere of a family business?
Then become a part of LAPP!
As the Head of Product Engineering for Harnessing Operations EMEA,
you will be responsible for overseeing the entire product engineering function across the region. In this leadership role, you will la team of Product Engineering Managers operating in various Harnessing Operations locations throughout EMEA. Your focus will be on driving excellence in product development while ensuring alignment with customer needs and exceeding quality standards. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including operations and sales, to deliver world-class products and solutions. This role demands both a strategic mindset and hands-on technical expertise, alongside outstanding leadership, and co-operation skills. In this role, you are reporting directly to the VP of Harnessing Operations. You will have the flexibility to be based in any of our Harnessing Operations locations across EMEA.Das sind Ihre Aufgaben
- RFQ Management: Oversee the entire RFQ (Request for Quotation) process, including RFQ funnel processing, clarification, BOM (Bill of Materials) adaptation, cost calculation, and feedback submission. Ensure the completion of product design approvals (BOM, drawings) and manage change requests and technical assessments for complaints
- Product Optimization: Drive continuous product improvement by defining and implementing preferred components and optimizing existing designs to enhance performance and cost-efficiency
- High-Touch Project Support: Provide technical expertise for high-priority projects, including direct customer support during visits and collaborating with the sales team to address customer needs
- Technology Development: Lead the specification of new technologies and identify necessary developments to keep our product portfolio at the cutting edge of industry standards
- Team Leadership and Growth: Serve as the technical leader for the Product Engineering team across local units in the EMEA region
Das zeichnet Sie aus
- Bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Product Design, or a related field.
- Strong professional experience in a Product Engineering and from leadership role in an international company
- Fluent in English
As a professional you have
- Exceptional leadership and team-building skills, with experience of leading cross-functional teams
- Proven ability to define a clear vision and roadmap that is challenging but achievable, motivate your team and collaborate effectively with international teams
- Excellent project management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Solution-oriented mindset and focus on the implementation of tasks
- Passion for developing state-of-the-art cable solutions
- Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical
Das sind gute Gründe für LAPP
- A challenging leadership role in a significant and strategically important business area at LAPP
- Opportunity to shape and influence the future direction of the Harnessing Operations product portfolio
- Professional development and growth opportunities
- A collaborative and innovative work environment that values diversity and creativity
Kontakt
U.I. Lapp GmbH · Schulze-Delitzsch-Straße 25 · 70565 Stuttgart
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