HEAD OF PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT (M/F/D) ELECTRIC DRIVES

at  Hella

HEAD OF PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT (M/F/D) ELECTRIC DRIVES

Location Lippstadt, Germany
FORVIA HELLA is a listed, international automotive supplier. Coming together with Faurecia in the FORVIA Group, we build the world’s seventh largest supplier of automotive technologies. As a global market leader in high-growth areas, FORVIA employs 157,000 people worldwide. FORVIA HELLA therein stands for high-performance lighting technology and automotive electronics. At the same time, we cover a broad service and product portfolio for the spare parts and workshop business as well as for manufacturers of special vehicles with our Business Group Lifecycle Solutions. With around 37,500 employees at over 125 locations, the Company is active worldwide and generated adjusted sales of € 8.1 billion on a preliminary basis in the fiscal year 2023.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

• Successfully completed degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a comparable field of study.
• Several years of relevant professional experience in a comparable role in the automotive sector or a similar industry.
• Extensive experience in international project business, disciplinary leadership, and good knowledge of development processes in the automotive field.
• Systematic and structured work style with strong communication and motivational skills.
• Fluency in German and English.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Mobile Working and flexible working time models
• Extensive career and further training opportunities
• Sports and health program HELLA in Motion as well as partner of the company fitness network WELLPASS
• Discounted Germany ticket for bus and train
• Free coffee and water, company restaurants and cafés
• Bicycle leasing and numerous employee benefits
• Company pension plan with HELLA allowance
• Family support: family service and advice on caring for relatives
• Employee events
  Even if you do not meet all our requirements, do not hesitate to apply to us, because the further development of our employees is very important to us and opens up a wide range of opportunities for you in our company.
  Hella stands for the variety of all employees. Inclusion and diversity are firmly anchored in our company culture. We are continuously looking for new team players and welcome applications from all interested parties, regardless of their ethical and social background, age, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation or identity.
  Please send us your application via our career portal, stating your salary requirements and earliest possible starting date, with the reference number req15513.

In the Electronics division, you will be responsible for the organization “Electric Drives Actuators.” You will shape the interdisciplinary and agile product development consisting of control systems development, motor design, and testing (development testing). With our diverse drive solutions, we are one of the top development suppliers worldwide.

• You will lead the development group “Electric Drives Actuators,” which consists of various experts in the fields of motor design, control technology, and system integration
• You will also lead the development group “System Engineering Actuation” in a dual role, thus taking overall responsibility for a team of 10 development engineers
• In line with automotive trends, you will work with your teams to develop new innovative, future-oriented solutions for internal and external customers
• You will identify and track market trends, set new impulses with your team, and thus strengthen the innovation potential of the product segment
• In this role, you will report to the Head of Design and Development Actuators