Lead team +15 members, which includes team leaders, engineers and technicians, orchestrating the development and launch of new products for local and global marketsCoach, develop and inspire team members to help them reach full potential Define clear vision for regional R&D organization, deploying corporate goals and objectives, ensuring that all team members works towards a common goal and understands their role in achieving it Manage departments of PMO, Development, Testing & Certification and Master Data, covering entire product development lifecycle, from concept to commercialization, synchronizing the disciplines of Mechanical, Electronic, and Software engineering Participation in the global R&D network, representing local R&D team in conferences and workshopsCollaborating with cross-functional teams, including marketing, operations, sales, to align R&D efforts with company strategyCoordinate regional project steering committee, submitting new business cases, project portfolio status and project findings to approval/decision to regional senior management and headquarters stakeholdersManage resources prioritizing development projects based on potential value creation, technical feasibility, in alignment with business strategy (local and global).Responsible for negotiating and acquiring new projects in collaboration with the headquarters in GermanyPlanning, approval and execution of yearly budget, encompassing personnel and infrastructure (OPEX and CAPEX), ensuring resources are allocated effectively to support key projects and initiativesInteraction with business partners (suppliers and customers) including contract managementRegular communication of R&D results and project updates to global senior management (C level) and VP’sManagement of innovation funding and incentives, establishing partnerships with external entitiesResponsible for protecting intellectual property by filing patents and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations

Direct report: plant leaderLead team +15 members, which includes industrial, production engineers and techniciansCoach, develop and inspire team membersResponsible for development, implement and maintenance of production process including the technologies of plastic extrusion, precision machining, coating and assembly.Prepared and execute annual budgets plans (CAPEX and OPEX).Leading implementation of Lean Manufacturing synchronized with global guidelines.Report project findings and updates to plant leader and country directorDevelop and update plant master plans, defining rollout of new products and manufacturing technologiesSAP key user for PP moduleCoordination of the plant's digitalization roadmap Responsible for the expansion plan of the industrial facilities, aiming to ensure the fulfillment of the company's future needs in terms of production capacity

Developed manufacturing methods, labor utilization standards and cost analysis systems promoted efficient staff and facility utilization.Studied operations sequence, material flow, functional statements, organization charts and project information to determine worker functions and responsibilities.Applied statistical methods and perform mathematical calculations to determine manufacturing processes, staff requirements and production standards.Coordinated and implemented quality control objectives, activities, or procedures to resolve production problems, maximize product reliability, or minimize costs.Drafted and designed layout of equipment, materials and workspace to illustrate maximum efficiency using drafting tools and computer.

Developed manufacturing methods, labor utilization standards and cost analysis systems promoted efficient staff and facility utilization.Responsible for quality, cost and delivery KPI’sReviewed production schedules, engineering specifications, orders and related information to obtain knowledge of manufacturing methods, procedures and activities.Planned and established sequence of operations to manufacture and assemble parts or products and to promote efficient utilization.Recommended methods for improving utilization of personnel, material and utilities.Evaluated precision and accuracy of production and testing equipment and engineering drawings to formulate corrective action plan.Applied statistical methods and perform mathematical calculations to determine manufacturing processes, staff requirements and production standards.