Director R&d

Apex Tool Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status._ **Director R&D (M/F/d) Metronix - Braunschweig** **Summary** At the company's location in Braunschweig, we have the complete production chain for servo drive controllers under one roof. In a company with short decision-making paths, you will have the opportunity to take Metronix to the next level as part of the business unit leadership team alongside the General Manager and Director Sales. You will lead the local R&D team through technical expertise and a sense of future customer needs. - In addition, as head of the Servo Technology Center for the German and US area you represent the company within the Power Tools business unit. - With future innovations, you contribute to grow our global market share through world-class electronics design. This includes travel to customers to compare their needs with design ideas as well as internal travel to collaborate with our global teams.**Key Responsibilities**: - Member of the local leadership team and responsible for the global servo technology hub for the Power Tools Division - Develop & manage the R&D team (11 employees) to drive the development of new products, among other things - Responsible for the development of new products and for the modification / adaptation of existing product ranges - Defining research projects in close cooperation with the customer's development engineers and the in-house sales managers - Ensuring that time, quality and cost targets are met for all projects - Regular monitoring of project status / milestones and reporting to the General Manager - Collaboration with the engineering, production, quality assurance, etc. departments - Competitive analysis - Develop and implement best practices for the use of technology & global design standards (for design reviews, Toll Gates, FMEA, etc.) - Develop and implement continuous improvement strategies - Drive innovation and implement a research roadmap - Conformity assessment - Visionary / initiator for new developments: - Product safety requirements - Cloud, cyber security, predictive maintenance - Energy efficiency, wide bandgap semiconductor- Strengthening the location as a "servo technology hub" within the Power Tools division - Strengthening cooperation with universities - Representation of the development department to key customers and within the Group **Critical Skills & Qualifications**: - Degree in Power Electronics / Control Engineering / Drives or similar - 7+ years working experience in the Servo Drive Technology - 5+ years of leadership experience and creation of new organizational units and structures - In-depth understanding of drive technology, in particular the integration of the "Power Drive System" (PDS) or the basic drive module (BDM) - Experiences in working in an international industrial environment - Well established network in Servo drive technology - Experience in project management - Proficient in MS office - Fluent English skills **What we offer**: - An exciting career opportunity - Attractive salary - International environment - Active creative opportunities within the R&D department - Flexible working hours - Multiple employee benefits / employee offers (corporate benefits) ATG is a global manufacturer of hand and power tools, tool storage and accessories, chain, and electronic soldering solutions with more than $1.4 billion in annual revenues. Our 6,900 global associates have built powerhouse brands like GEARWRENCH®, SATA®, Crescent®, Cleco®, Weller® and APEX® that professional trades and DIY enthusiasts alike can trust to get the job done. With our roots dating back to the 1800s, our tools have driven technological advancements that drive efficiency, speed and end-user safety in a broad range of commercial and consumer markets. As part of the ATG team, you will move fast, think globally, learn from your colleagues and grow your career. You’ll enjoy competitive benefits, a healthy work/life balance and have opportunities to give back to the communities we serve. Our six core values - Customers come first, Integrity in all we do, Continuous improvement, Innovation for growth, Passion to succeed and Best talent, one team - drive our daily decisions. Connect with us on social media to learn more - LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. If your goal is to work where finding a better way never ends and your ideas become a reality, join us #WeBuildATG