Are you an experienced R&D engineer passionate about technical excellence, innovation and knowledge sharing? Would you like to influence how engineering standards are developed and implemented across international projects?
We are looking for an R&D Standard Owner to join our engineering team of Battery Cooler in Žebrák. In this role, you will take ownership of technical standards within your area of expertise, ensuring that engineering know-how is captured, shared and consistently applied across worldwide R&D teams.
You will act as a technical expert and partner to engineering teams, helping them improve product design, solve complex technical challenges and ensure the highest standards of quality and manufacturability.
YOUR CHALLENGES?
Technical Standards & Knowledge Management
- Develop, maintain and continuously improve technical standards within your area of responsibility.
- Capture and integrate lessons learned into standards to ensure their effective application in future projects.
- Make standards accessible, clear and easy to understand and apply for engineering teams worldwide.
- Participate in regular standardization committee meetings.
Technical Training & Knowledge Sharing
- Develop and maintain training modules covering your technical standards.
- Deliver technical training to international simultaneous engineering teams through the Technical Institute.
- Promote knowledge sharing and consistent application of engineering standards across the organization.
Design Reviews & Technical Support
- Conduct on-site design reviews for projects within your area of responsibility.
- Evaluate compliance with technical standards, identify technical risks and assess product manufacturability.
- Work closely with engineering teams to define improvement actions and monitor their implementation.
- Support engineers in resolving complex technical challenges.
- Evaluate requests for deviations from established standards.
Continuous Improvement & Innovation
- Continuously improve technical standards in line with new technologies, product developments and innovations.
- Monitor technological trends and identify opportunities to enhance engineering practices and solutions.
- Contribute to the development of product functions and engineering capabilities.
Collaboration with Engineering Teams
- Act as a trusted technical partner and expert for R&D engineering teams.
- Participate in customer and supplier meetings when technical expertise is required.
- Promote the RAISE methodology and the consistent use of engineering standards.
- Build strong relationships and foster collaboration and a team-oriented mindset across engineering teams.
LET'S TALK ABOUT YOU...
- University degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering or a related technical field.
- Several years of experience in R&D, product development, engineering or a similar technical environment.
- Development knowledge (5 years)
- Successful development experience as Technical Project Leader/Engineer in BTM technology (3/5 years)
- Knowledge of heat transfer, CFD, FEA Mechanical simulations, CAD, Product sizing
- Strong technical knowledge in your area of specialization, ideally within automotive or industrial product development.
- Experience with technical documentation, standardization, design reviews or continuous improvement is an advantage.
- Problem-solving: Ability to analyse complex technical issues, identify risks and propose practical solutions.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex technical topics in a clear and understandable way.
- Collaboration: Ability to build relationships and work effectively with international, cross-functional engineering teams.
- Good command of English, both written and spoken.
- Proactive mindset, structured and quality-oriented, with a passion for technical excellence, innovation and knowledge sharing.
WE OFFER
- An opportunity to influence engineering standards and practices on a global scale.
- Close collaboration with international R&D and engineering teams.
- A combination of technical expertise, project involvement, innovation and knowledge sharing.
- The opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement and the development of future engineering solutions.
- A role where your technical knowledge and experience can make a lasting impact.
- Annual performance bonus
- Commuting allowance up to 8,000 CZK/month (4 CZK/km, max. 100 km/day)
- Pension contribution up to 5% of gross salary (max. 4,166 CZK/month) after probation period
- Semi-annual bonus
- Cafeteria system (Pluxee card)
- 6 weeks of holiday (including extra paid leave & flexi leave)
- Company canteen on site
- Language courses to support your development
- Individual training plan tailored to your growth
Join US
Join Us !
Being part of our team, you will join:
- one of the largest global innovative companies, with more than 20,000 engineers working in Research & Development
- a multi-cultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration
- more than 100,000 colleagues in 31 countries... which make a lot of opportunity for career growth
- a business highly committed to limiting the environmental impact if its activities and ranked by Corporate Knights as the number one company in the automotive sector in terms of sustainable development
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