conjunction with the Board, the development of theCompany’s strategy; the implementation of the Company’s long andshort term plans in accordance with its strategy; ensure the Company is appropriately organized and staffed and tohave the authority to hire and terminate staff as necessary to enable itto achieve the approved strategy; ensure that expenditures of the Company are within the authorizedannual budget of the Company;

Leads development projects for both, European and Chinese, production sites, including co-development with local engineersProvides cost-efficient R&D for TT business unit via service level agreementsIncorporates relevant design expertise and experience in projects in line with brand/product strategyEncourages creativity in R&D teamsActively searches for best-in-class technologies among competitors and develops innovation roadmapImplements structures respecting existing… Show more Leads development projects for both, European and Chinese, production sites, including co-development with local engineersProvides cost-efficient R&D for TT business unit via service level agreementsIncorporates relevant design expertise and experience in projects in line with brand/product strategyEncourages creativity in R&D teamsActively searches for best-in-class technologies among competitors and develops innovation roadmapImplements structures respecting existing patents; creates min. 3 market-value adding patents per yearCooperates closely with product managers to assure customer focus and target costing; co-develops product roadmapsCoordinates product development managers defining the right allocation of the resourcesEstablishes and maintains operational budgets for his team personnel and equipmentSupports R&D projects at group level participating in meetings and sharing technical information and "best-practices”Encourages "best-practice" sharing through the participation and promotion of meetings, newsletters, knowledge sharing tools and all other initiatives liaising on aworld-wide basisCooperates with design committee to ensure brand-consistent design of product rangesDevelops employees assigned to his department, ensuring the correct application of tools and policies on training, career path and evaluations and inputs to compensation systems Show less