R&D Site Manager TT

Purpose of the position

RDE Engineering Manager for the terminal tractor product type within the Terminal Tractor Business Division based on customer needs, legislation and internal requirements and according to business strategies.

Main tasks and responsibilities

• To lead and develop the Engineering group for Terminal Tractors at site.
• Secure that Liaison work is done according to Job description.
• Responsible for allocated resources is used efficiently within each Business Line.
• Responsible for planning together with Chief Engineers and performing of approved by
• Chief Engineers design activities, deliveries and ensuring that the timings are kept.
• To provide technical support in cooperation with Chief Engineers to Operation.
• Responsibility for regularly reporting to the Head of R&D regarding outcome and possible deviations.
• Responsible for the staff including salary based on organisation and agreed policies.
• Ensure that work in own organisation is done according to work related legislation.
• To supply staff within own organisation with necessary competencies for accomplish the work and enough resources regarding premises, tools and description for the work have been assigned to the subordinates.
• Responsible for an efficient working process within own department.
• In charge of information to subordinates and the R&D management team.
• Responsible for PDP with subordinates are accomplished yearly.
• Responsible for that enough training according to agreement will be performed.
• Responsible for supply resources and competencies in own area of operation.
• To employ personnel according to agreement and organisation plan.
• To delegate responsibility and authority to subordinates in Co-operation with Chief Engineers.
• Facilitate for an efficient working process.
• To give input to the products development plan.
• To work for product commonality within the ME division.
• In charge of budget, actual cost and forecast for own area of operation.
• Authorization rights according to approved chart of account

What you’ll need to succeed

Education:

• Master of Science in engineering field or similar knowledge.

Experience:

• Sound technical knowledge regarding ME product types or similar rubber tyre vehicles.
• Experience of product development activities.
• Experiences from similar tasks are qualifying.
• Experiences regarding other Kalmar products are qualifying.

Competencies

• High level of planning skills is important.
• Business- and market mindset
• Focus on customer needs.
• Good leadership and management capabilities.
• Ability to motivate and inspire people and building trust.
• Basic commercial- and business knowledge.
• Good communication skills are important.
• Should be energetic, have a good driving force and be result oriented.
• Problem solver.
• Positive attitude.
• Fluent in native and English language both in speaking and writing.

Working together with:

Will be required to work closely with:

• other TT RDE personnel,
• Project Managers,
• Sourcing & Production groups worldwide

Interested to join?

If You have any questions do not hesitate to contact recruiter: ireneusz.iskra@cargotec.com