Vice President of Engineering (Hardware)

Our client are a global leader in the electronics industry.

They are seeking a Vice President of Engineering (Hardware) located in Germany.

Your Main Responsibilities:

• Create and carry out the overarching hardware engineering plan in accordance with the mission and objectives of the business.
• Encourage innovation and make sure that all hardware engineering teams implement best practices.
• Find and seize fresh chances to improve product offers and competitiveness in the market.
• Ensure excellent performance, engagement, and professional development by leading, mentoring, and motivating a diverse team of engineers.
• Encourage a team-oriented, welcoming workplace that inspires innovation and excellence.
• Create team members' development plans, performance measures, and objectives in detail.
• Oversee the effective design, implementation, and finishing of every hardware engineering project.
• Assure effective resource management and distribution among several sites.
• To maximise project delivery and quality, use strong project management processes and tools.
• Create and oversee the hardware engineering budget, making sure it is both economical and in line with corporate goals.
• Work together to support company objectives with cross-functional teams, such as those in product management, marketing, and sales.
• Communicate with important consumers and stakeholders to learn about their needs and incorporate their suggestions into product development.
• Ascertain that every hardware product satisfies or surpasses legal and industry criteria.
• Establish and uphold strict procedures for quality assurance and validation.
• Lead efforts for continual improvement to raise the performance and dependability of the product.

Your Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, or a similar discipline; a master's or doctorate is desirable.
• 15+ years of hardware engineering expertise, at least 7 of those years spent in top leadership positions.
• Track record of successfully managing intricate projects and overseeing sizable engineering teams.
• Robust technical foundation in hardware architecture, design, and validation.
• Outstanding interpersonal, communication, and leadership abilities.
• Strategic thinker capable of converting corporate objectives into workable plans.
• Prior budgetary and resource allocation management experience.
• Fluent in English, Proficiency in German.