Head of Engineering | Jobs in China | Hays Recruitment China

Company Introduction

外资制造业，Base 嘉兴

Job Description

RESPONSIBILITIES: •P&L responsibility for engineering activities in China •Contribution to sales and market share targets through successful product development •ROI optimization for local engineering investments •Technical quality and innovative strength of all developed systems and applications •Adherence to development schedules and time-to-market targets •Compliance with global automotive standards •Setup of a high-performance engineering organization •Establishment of a culture of innovation and continuous improvement Requirements Excellence: •Complete and accurate definition of all China-specific requirements •Successful integration of local requirements into global product architectures •Compliance with all Chinese automotive regulations and standards •Quality of requirements translation between global and local teams Customer & Market Success: •Successful market launch of all developed products •Customer satisfaction and long-term partnerships with Chinese OEMs •Market positioning as a technology leader in the Chinese automotive sector Strategic Alignment: •Successful implementation of the global technology roadmap in China •Effective collaboration with international engineering teams •Contribution to global product strategy through local mark

Job Requirements

COMPETENCES: •Extensive experience in mechatronic system development (hardware/software/mechanical co-design) •Expertise in automotive systems and vehicle integration •Proven experience in leading engineering teams •Strategic thinking and strong implementation skills •Knowledge of modern development methods (agile, model-based engineering, DevOps) & requirements engineering and traceability management •Understanding of Chinese automotive standards and approval procedures •In-depth knowledge of the Chinese automotive market & experience with Chinese OEM specifications and development processes •Customer relationship management & negotiation skills with Chinese customers •Intercultural leadership skills & Cultural understanding to balance European and Chinese perspectives •Management of complex, multidisciplinary development projects •Risk management and quality assurance •Budget and resource management