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Head of R&D / Product Engineering – automotive exp welcome Jobs in Berlin Metropolitan Area at Richard Lombart Consulting & The Executive Way
Title: Head of R&D / Product Engineering – automotive exp welcome
Company: Richard Lombart Consulting & The Executive Way
Location: Berlin Metropolitan Area
Head of R&D / Product Engineering Manager (m/f/d)
International Industrial B2B Group | Relocation to Berlin Area / open to commuting if easy
We are supporting a well-established European industrial B2B group entering a new phase of integration and transformation following a recent acquisition in Germany.
In this context, we are looking for a Head of R&D / Product Engineering Manager, ideally German & English professional speaker , French language being a plus , willing to relocate to the Berlin area, to take full ownership of R&D and Product Engineering operations at the newly acquired German Company HQ location
This role is suited for a hands-on engineering leader, capable of combining technical leadership, people management and structured execution, within a demanding industrial environment.
Your Mission
- Lead and structure R&D and Product Engineering activities at a German industrial company
- Manage a multidisciplinary team of engineers and technicians
- Drive product development, industrialization and continuous improvement
- Deploy robust engineering methods and project practices, inspired by advanced industrial standards- inspired by Automotive
- Act as a key interface between the German site and Group-level stakeholders in Europe , France
- Support post-acquisition integration and performance ramp-up
Your Profile
- Senior experience in R&D, Product Engineering or Development Engineering leadership
- Background in automotive or similarly demanding industrial environments
- Strong exposure to mechanical / mechatronic systems
- Proven ability to operate on site, close to products and teams
- Fluent English and German (professional level required) – French is a plus
- Willingness and ability to relocate to the Berlin area
- International mindset, pragmatic leadership style
Why Consider This Role?
- Strategic leadership role with high operational impact
- International exposure with strong local responsibility
- Long-term opportunity in a stable and growing industrial group
- Clear mandate to structure, improve and lead
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