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Työnimike: Director, Product Development

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Please visit our website for more information: www.valmet-automotive.com


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Director, Engineering, EVBL

Introduction
Speed has always been in our DNA. Become a member of our team and join us on the fast lane! With globally almost 6.000 employees and unlimited passion for mobility and innovation, Valmet Automotive is working on the future of the automobile. A clear focus on eDrive Engineering - paired with outstanding manufacturing competence - we are an experienced and visionary partner for development and production within an industry on the rise.
In our new Electric Vehicle Business Line (EVBL) we develop and manufacture battery systems from 48V up to High Voltage for automotive and industrial applications. Valmet Automotive covers the full range from contract manufacturing to a TIER1 system supplier.
For our EVBL we are looking for a Director, Engineering with strong leadership skills and a high emphasis on excellence in delivery.

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Your main objective will be executing our strategy for the EVBL becoming a leading system supplier with HV battery systems as well as building, developing and leading an efficient, agile and strong engineering organization with in-depth domain expertise over various locations within Finland and Germany.
  - Leading multinational engineering teams towards the common goal and building the team spirit across organization
  - Responsibility to create and set priorities and targets regarding product concept, design and performance as well as platform goals and quality levels to meet customer requirements, price targets and timelines
  - Defining and achieving engineering standardization regarding procedures, practices and methods and implementation of best practices across the regions
  - Implementing common tools for estimation, project documentation and equipment evaluation to improve time to market on new products and guarantee cost efficiency
  - Responsibility of defining and meeting the overall engineering budget incl. program development expenses, investments and staffing
  - Developing resource plans, coordinating/on-boarding of project resources, development and execution of communication plans, defining and overseeing risk management plans
  - Establishing strategic partnerships on a stakeholder level in the engineering departments of the OEM and industrial customers, being the interface for technical discussions and technical quote and concept presentations
  - Supporting Product Management in defining the Product Strategy and Product roadmap by investigating and understanding technology trends and innovative development solutions within the e-mobility and industrial battery market
  - Supporting production quality, serial production and aftermarket incl. field incidents and warranty issues
  - Driving the IP portfolio by assuring, that regional product and process technology developments are reviewed for potential patent and other intellectual property protections
  - Initiating and leading of technology, product and process innovation programs and driving continuous improvement
  - Reporting to the head of the EVBL


Qualification and experience
  - Master's degree in electrical engineering with more than 10 years of professional experience, preferably in HV battery related development in the automotive industry
  - Extensive experience in leading multicultural and global organization, spread over different locations and countries
  - Proven track record of successful series product development with a deep knowledge of electronics product development standards and processes on Tier1 system supply level in the automotive industry
  - Profound knowhow of EV battery related technologies
  - Exceptionally self-motivated with strong analytical, evaluating and problem-solving abilities, results-oriented and persistent to meet set targets
  - Strong customer orientation with the ability to align customer targets with internal priorities
  - Hands-on and thrilled by building up an organization by integrating existing team members with new positions and paired with strong execution skills
  - Change Management capabilities to lead intercompany transformation projects
  - Financial knowledge and experience with budgeting, budget responsibility, commercial needs and investment sourcing for product development projects
  - Advanced leadership and interpersonal skills
  - Strong communication and negotiation skills paired with the ability to present ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language at senior levels within the organization and on customer side
  - Fluent in German and English language
  - Travel requirement of up to 80%


We offer
This is a most thrilling and responsible position in our new business line, working on one of our strategically most important topics - battery systems for e-mobility. You will be part of Valmet Automotive and part of building the future of automotive mobility and future oriented industrial solutions. Valmet Automotive with its typical Nordic calmness provides an international footprint and an environment which enables employees to go forward and succeed with their jobs. Where a long heritage as one of the world's most significant car builders meets up with the spirit of unlimited opportunities is Valmet Automotive, offering you a sense of accomplishment, a good work-life balance and a feeling of creating something new.

Further information
Jyrki Nurmi
SVP, EV Systems

Please contact Nadja Doyle, tel. +358 50 317 0538, to arrange a call with Jyrki Nurmi.

Please send your application by 22.9.2019.

Valmet Automotive EV Power Recruiter

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