Head of Application Engineering (m/f/d)
Core
Strategic and operational leadership for application engineering, ensuring successful delivery of customer-specific solutions.
Role type
Senior leadership, hands-on IC
Builds
Customer-specific engineering solutions and adaptations
Domain
Industrial engineering / Mechatronics / Electrical engineering
Required skills
Application engineering, Construction, Technical project management, Team leadership, International business experience, Sales collaboration, Large customer management, Strategic thinking, Entrepreneurial approach, Customer orientation, Technical documentation, Process optimization, Project management standards, Quality assurance, Compliance management (via careerplan.io/jobs/2681899-head-of-application-engineering-mfd-at-hongfa-europe-gmbh)
Preferred skills
Master's degree in Engineering (Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering), 7+ years in application development/construction/project management, 5+ years leadership experience, Fluent German and English, Decision-making, Analytical work style, Change management, Innovation focus, Motivation skills, Conflict management
Technologies
Engineering tools, Project management standards
Responsibilities
Develop application engineering strategy aligned with corporate strategy, Support sales in technical market expansion, Identify market requirements and derive technical solution concepts, Lead and develop the application engineering team, Lead customer-specific development and adaptation projects, Ensure quality, cost, and schedule compliance, Prioritize and plan resources, Develop customer-specific solution concepts and specifications, Provide technical support for proposals and presentations, Act as interface between sales, R&D, production, and customers, Ensure technical documentation and standardization, Develop engineering processes and tools, Introduce and optimize project management standards, Ensure quality and compliance requirements