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Section Manager R&D
locationsDubai time typeFull time posted onPosted Today job requisition idR00179943 PURPOSE OF THE JOB
Mission & Main Objectives
BM & Testing of EV’s and connected car systems and components Report to local & Global R&D teams about the CCS evaluations and support to GCC NSC’s for the field adoption. Dealing with external partners & test laboratories to support CCS, EV testings.
Main tasks and responsibilities (Including team management if any):
Conduct benchmarking activities against competitor models analysing market trend , field quality data ,customer feedback , media impression ,NSC inputs, competitveness assessment with other brands and propose the key changes , inputs for future models to design / test and manufacturing teams. Conduct customer interviews and surveys to understand customer requirements and usage, create market design standards to ensure release of the optimal model in the market. Expected to be Frontline marketability in charge for conducting marketability and evaluation test of engineering methods on GCC models to ensure performance target achievement before SOP(start of production). Lead /manage the target setting phase / performance target activity phase based on market requirements and customer expectations for various models in GCC to ensure successful market acceptance and salability. Internally support marketing , sales and planning functions in business expansion functions for new model launches, motor shows, media drives, product communication & sales campaigns.
Geographical coverage
R&D Department covers the markets - GCC , MED & CIS in FY24
KPIs
Vehicle build evaluation & system level validation to be completed and reported within stipulated milestones and project master schedule. Quick Internal One Voice regarding market feedback to be shared with upstream requesters. On time test reports to be sent to liasing technical centers & MPS . Recurrence prevention and to secure counter measures for high severity issues and market concerns and ensure meticulous follow up with design/test /MPS for Action plan .
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Educational background, qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical & Electronics / Mechatronics). Experience, other skills: Minimum 4 - 7 years’ experience in GCC / Global automotive company or affiliated supplier Computer skills / languages: Proficient in all MS Office applications (word, excel, power point, etc.) Able to make good timely reports. Speak, Read & Write English & Arabic (must) Valid driving license – AT / MT
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Dubai United Arab Emirates
