Head of R&D, Cooking Appliances_BSH

We are seeking a visionary and driven Head of R&D for Cooking Appliances in China. This newly created leadership role will merge three currently independent development teams (Gas Hobs, Ventilation, and Ovens/Steamers) into one highly efficient, integrated Cooking R&D organization. The successful candidate will drive product development, ensure seamless global collaboration, deeply integrate the team structure, and leverage advanced tools like AI to optimize overall R&D efficiency.

ORGANIZATIONAL REORGANIZATION AND INTEGRATION

• Design and implement a deep structural reorganization of the Gas Hob, Ventilation, and Oven/Steamer teams to improve synergy and efficiency.
• Continuously improve overall organizational efficiency, specifically driving the adoption of AI and modern engineering tools in daily operations.

BUSINESS AND PROJECT EXECUTION

• Fully drive and execute the priority list defined by the Cooking Business Unit Head.
• Accelerate the development and delivery of export projects, ensuring strict adherence to international standards and project timelines.

COST EFFICIENCY AND VALUE ENGINEERING

• Strictly implement and advance the idiot index based ratio management across all cooking appliance categories.

QUALITY AND CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

• Take proactive ownership of after-sales quality issues, driving continuous technical improvements.

GLOBAL COLLABORATION AND ARCHITECTURE

• Maintain highly effective communication with global R&D teams for cavity, ventilation, and gas hob.
• Ensure alignment on global product architecture and pre-development initiatives, fostering a win-win environment for global and local collaboration.

• Proven R&D leadership experience in the home appliance, automotive, or similarly complex advanced manufacturing industries.
• An intense passion for innovation; must possess a visionary mindset (a sparkle in the eyes) combined with exceptional practical, hands-on execution capabilities (hands-on skills).
• Demonstrated success in organizational design, structural reorganization, and change management.
• Deep understanding of cost engineering.
• Highly fluent in English and fluent Mandarin is highly appreciated.
• Open-minded towards new technologies with a strong, actionable drive to implement AI applications within R&D processes.