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Parker Hannifin Corporation Site Product Development Manager in Fribourg, Switzerland
Site Product Development Manager
Location : Fribourg, FR, Switzerland
Job Type : Regular
Posted : Jul 1, 2024
Job ID : 48463
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Do you have what it takes to shape a better tomorrow?
We’re Parker, a multinational company. We move things, people and ideas forward. Working with us means belonging to a passionate, dynamic and innovative team, empowered to make a difference.
We’re looking for team players to provide our customers with high-quality products, systems and services across a wide range of industries. By joining our team, you’ll have the chance to develop yourself and explore different opportunities within the Company.
Your responsibilities
Lead the Parker Meggitt Fribourg Product Development organization and maintain alignment with business strategy
Establish proper governance incl. KPIs, leadership cadence, Daily Touch Point, Team Improvement Board
Manage staff recruitment, performance, development, talent and training processes to ensure the team competencies and capabilities are aligned with the business needs
Own the budget of the department (all projects, cost center, AFE, FTE)
Ensure a robust engineering load vs. capacity forecasting, planning, and execution process
Ensure daily actions are in line with budgets, make decisions, prioritize actions and escalate if required to stay within allocated budgets
Who we are looking for
Interact with customers to ensure that existing and future needs of our customers are understood and promote our capabilities
Define and deploy the product/technology/IP strategy with associated technology and product roadmaps for both the Aero and Energy markets to ensure long-term profitable growth
Define and deploy the functional strategy in alignment with MPSD Division
Deliver on key product development and technology development projects against set EIS / market go-live plan, defined non-recurring cost, and target recurring cost
Protect and proactively manage IP (patents, infringements, technology watch, etc.)
Own and drive the Simple by Design process to increase product margins by reducing recurrent cost
Provide strategic oversight and decision making for all development projects
Represent and “sell” Parker Meggitt Fribourg with customers and Parker stakeholders
Build strong relationships with MPSD Division and Parker Aerospace Group
Support M&A project as required
Ideally, you will also have
University/ Higher degree in Engineering/Technical field
EMBA or equivalent
Proven experience of 10-15 years in a Leadership role, in high-tech/complex engineering industries with intellectual property management
Experience in Aerospace industry is a strong asset
Fluent in both French and English
Lean expertise (certification would be best)
Highly analytical and structured with a good level of conceptual thinking
Ability to understand and contextualize customer needs
Very good business acumen
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent leadership skills with ability to influence and engage at all levels to drive vision and purpose
Excellent communication, change management and decision-making skills
What we offer
Solid employer present on the market for over 100 years.
Career growth and opportunities: we hire from within!
Collaborative and empowered work environment where team spirit is at the center of our success.
Company values that encourage trust, respect, collaboration and professional growth.
Open environment: we are excited to hear your ideas!
Attractive compensation packages designed to hire and retain the best talents in the industry.
If you don’t find yourself in all points, apply anyway,because nobody is perfect and you can learn a lot with us!
Have we sparked your interest?
Then take your future into your own hands as soon as possible - we look forward to getting to know you. Please apply with your complete application documents directly online by 31/07/2024.
Parker Hannifin EMEA Sàrl (“PHEMEA”), based in Etoy, Switzerland, is the Principal Operating Company for Parker in the EMEA region. It is supported by a network of Parker Manufacturing Divisions and Sales Company Entities.
Parker is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on grounds of age, race, religion, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation or disability in relation to recruitment and employment.