Head Of R&d Mahle Smartbike Systems

MAHLE Industries Inc

Palencia, Palencia, ES
On-site
Global r&d team coordination
Ebike drive systems development
Systems engineering rigor
Coordinate the global R&D teams (China, Germany, Slovenia, Spain) with clear decision rights, fast escalation paths and a transparent operating cadence

Job Summary

  • Coordinate the global R&D teams (China, Germany, Slovenia, Spain) with clear decision rights, fast escalation paths and a transparent operating cadence.
  • Ensure sustainable product quality via preventive quality, robust validation and requirements traceability; support 0‑km and field claims with rapid RCCA and problem solving.
  • Build an achiever culture of ownership and accountability; set clear goals, give feedback, recognize performance and address underperformance.

Matching Summary

Coordinate the global R&D teams (China, Germany, Slovenia, Spain) with clear decision rights, fast escalation paths and a transparent operating cadence.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Global R&D team coordination
  • eBike Drive Systems development
  • Systems Engineering rigor
  • Cross-domain integration
  • Process excellence and regulatory compliance
  • Senior technical counterpart for OEM customers

Nice-to-have

  • Achiever culture of ownership
  • Collaborative environment
  • Ongoing personal & career development

Key Requirements

  • >10 years’ experience
  • Mix of Bicycle and Automotive industry experience
  • International multi-site leadership
  • Fluent in English (Spanish optional)

Work Rights

Not specified

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