Head of R&D OE APAC

Information

▪ Coordinate necessary internal know‑how and resources to meet customer expectations, especially the information exchange between Shanghai location and Central R&D.

Requirement Book

▪ Ensure permanent alignment of obtained test results with customer requirements (product requirement specifications).

Development

▪ Development of qualitatively and cost‑competitive summer and all‑season tires according to customer and internal requirements.
▪ Coordination of ETO building, testing, and timely delivery to customers.
▪ Introduction of the approved specification into product.

Support

▪ Support serial production of OE‑bound tire specifications.
▪ Directly influence production of the approved specification in case of conflicts.
▪ Consult customers on all technical topics, including travel if required.

Leadership

▪ Lead the local OE R&D team (product development & technology steering), support individual employee development, and ensure assigned tasks are successfully fulfilled.

GT PoMs

▪ Act as local process and sub‑process responsible for VP01A / MP06B / MP06F / SP03 of TC Shanghai (detailed responsibilities refer to the GT PoMS Manual), including:
– Local‑level process content definition and implementation
– Definition and monitoring of targets / KPIs / PIs at local level
– Sub‑process performance management at local level
– Training, review, and document approval at local level
– Continuous process improvement at local level
– Integration of the location into Global Risk & Opportunity Analysis (per GT PoMS procedure), based on Asset Management via TISAX supplement embedded Asset Management template
– Alignment with tCompliance requirements
– Performance of effectiveness checks and action plan implementation

Education & Certification

• Bachelor degree or above in Engineering, Math‑ or Natural Science

Professional Experience

• More than 5 years’ tire engineering experience in R&D

R&D & Project Experience

• More than 5 years of R&D experience with solid knowledge of tire products and processes
• Experience in OEM projects

Leadership Experience

• More than 5 years’ leadership experience in cross‑country teams

Competencies

• Intercultural sensitivity

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