R&D Director (Automotive Mechatronics)

[Company / Industry] Global Automotive Parts company / Automotive

[Position] R&D Director, Mechatronics [Function] Research & Development [Compensation] TBD

[Location] Korea

[Consultant in charge] Jason Eom, Partner at rightpersOn Korea

Client Introduction:  

Our client is a global leader in manufacturing of automotive moving parts. It is headquartered in North East Asia, and is present in 10+ countries in the world, 3 subsidiary companies, 7 domestic plants, 7 overseas plants, 3 overseas sales branches and 3 research centers with 5,000 employees. Our client is indispensable, strategic partner for some of the leading vehicle manufacturers in the world.

Position Background:  

Our client has a very close working relationship with one of the well-known global vehicle manufacturer and its business depends heavily on the manufacturer. Due to characteristic of the business, R&D center plays a critical role in maintaining and further developing the future business of the company. Therefore, the company has decided to bring in a R&D Director who will be in charge of Mechatronics (I/E & Mechanics) Area, hoping to further expand current business with new clients and introduce leading technical know-how and experience into the organization.

Job Description:  

• Responsible for Mechatronics R&D Center (Lead overall preceding technology initiatives in Hardware design & development, Software Design & Verification in Automotive Instrument/Electronics )

• Manage Mechatronics R&D Center organization and personnel management

• Set and manage Automotive Mechatronics technologies

• Responsible for mid and long term Automotive Mechatronics strategies

• Act as I/E technology point of contact for global clients

• Support/manage overseas R&D Centers

• Position reports to CTO

Job Requirement:  

• 15+ years of relevant work experience from global automotive parts maker (Especially prefer the experience of Door Latch and Door Moving part)

• Majored in Electronic, Electric Background

• Prefer candidates with higher education than Master degree, Ph.D

• Fluent English

• No issues in frequent travel and working overseas

• Candidates with established network into global vehicle makers

If you are interested, please contact Jason Eom, (e-mail) jason.eom@rp4rp.com