PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT MANAGER – ELECTRONICS

We are seeking a highly accomplished Head of Development to lead our Product Development organization and drive the execution of innovative, market-leading products from concept through industrialization. A strategic and operational leader who converts ideas into successful products by aligning technology, people and business goals to ensure competitiveness and profitability. This role is responsible for the overall leadership of Product Development, Mechanical Desing, System Engineering, Testing Validation, great collaboration with Project Management and Product Line director. The successful candidate will ensure the delivery of competitive products that meet customer expectations while achieving quality, cost, and timing objectives. The position also plays a critical role in technology strategy, innovation, business growth, customer acquisition, and organizational development. As a strategic and operational leader, you will align technology, people, processes, and business objectives to strengthen market position, foster innovation, and ensure sustainable profitability Key Responsibilities Lead the end-to-end Product Development organization, including Mechanical Design, Hardware, System, Testing. Ensuring delivery of competitive products that meet Quality, Cost, and Delivery (Quality, Cost, Delivery) objectives. Build, develop, and inspire high-performing multidisciplinary teams by driving talent development, succession planning, employee engagement, and a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement. Define and optimize development processes, methods, and resource allocation to ensure efficient project execution, effective capacity utilization, and alignment with business objectives. Contribute to product and market strategies by identifying growth opportunities, supporting technology roadmaps, and aligning development activities with customer and market needs. Partner with customers and key stakeholders to support business acquisition activities, including RFQs, technical proposals, negotiations, and executive presentations, while fostering long-term strategic relationships Own departmental budgets and development investments, ensuring cost-effective operations, financial performance, profitability, and responsible resource management. Drive innovation and technology adoption by implementing new engineering tools, processes, and product technologies, while ensuring technical excellence, manufacturability, and industrialization readiness. Collaborate closely with Global Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Sales, Purchasing, Finance, Product Management/Product Line Director, and external partners to achieve business goals and deliver customer value. Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive developments to strengthen the company's market position and long-term growth. Ensure organizational performance through strong leadership, customer satisfaction, on-time delivery, resource efficiency, product quality, and sustainable business growth.