Division Head (Automotive) (m/f/d) - MTCE - #933525

MinebeaMitsumi Technology Center Europe GmbH is the European research and development center of the international MinebeaMitsumi Group. With more than 450 employees at the Villingen-Schwenningen location, we develop drive systems, technologies and precision products that move the world.

Your responsibilities will be

• Strategic and operational management:
• Identifying target markets and market opportunities as the basis for the division's strategy across different product lines, regions and customer segments
• Designing and implementing the strategic direction for the division with regard to corporate goals
• Monitoring industry trends and the competitive landscape to adjust strategy Working closely with product development and marketing teams to profitably meet market needs
• Meeting quality, cost and time targets according to relevant automotive standards
• Division and program management:
• Responsibility for coordinating and monitoring multiple development and series projects
• Close cooperation with OEMs, suppliers and internal specialist departments as well as with division and project controllers
• Establishing key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to evaluate the performance of the division, employees and projects
• Ensuring product and department P&L key figures and performance
• Identifying risks and challenges and developing strategies to mitigate risks
• Personnel management:
• Leading, motivating and developing teams from different divisions in an international environment
• Ensuring effective planning of resources and capacities
• Promoting an innovation-oriented work culture and a constant sense of optimization
• Communication and stakeholder management:
• Regular exchange and reporting on progress with customers, suppliers and internal partners
• Preparation of reports and presentations of project results for top management and other stakeholders
• Responsibility for the product P&L and reporting to top management and BU Head

Required skills and experience

• Successfully completed studies in the field of engineering, automotive engineering, industrial engineering
• Several years of experience in a managerial position, preferably in the automotive industry Familiarity with methods and processes from the automotive sector such as APQP, A-SPICE, VDA 6.3
• Skills in the implementation of cost, budget and resource management
• High competence in leadership and decision making
• Assertiveness and strong negotiation skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• High level of self-organization and problem-solving skills
• High willingness to travel
• Fluent knowledge of German and English

What we offer you

• Company AV
• Meal allowance
• Company health management
• Flexible working hours
• canteen
• Employee events
• Mobile working
• Free parking lot
• Company bound by collective agreemnets
• Vacation and Christmas bonus
• International company
• International company
• Membership of Hansefit
• Job bike

Your contact person

Alessia Fragale I +49 (0) 7721 997 5405 I [email protected]