Head of R&D

Head of R&D / Product Engineering Manager (m/f/d)

International Industrial B2B Group | Relocation to Berlin Area

We are supporting a
well-established European industrial B2B group
entering a
new phase of integration and transformation
following a recent acquisition in Germany.

In this context, we are looking for a
Head of R&D / Product Engineering Manager
, ideally German & English professional speaker , French language being a plus , willing to
relocate to the Berlin area
, to take full ownership of
R&D and Product Engineering operations
at the newly acquired German Company HQ location

This role is suited for a
hands-on engineering leader
, capable of combining
technical leadership, people management and structured execution
, within a demanding industrial environment.

Your Mission

• Lead and structure R&D and Product Engineering activities at a German industrial company
• Manage a multidisciplinary team of engineers and technicians
• Drive product development, industrialization and continuous improvement
• Deploy robust engineering methods and project practices, inspired by advanced industrial standards- inspired by Automotive
• Act as a key interface between the German site and Group-level stakeholders in Europe , France
• Support post-acquisition integration and performance ramp-up

Your Profile

• Senior experience in R&D, Product Engineering or Development Engineering leadership
• Background in automotive or similarly demanding industrial environments
• Strong exposure to mechanical / mechatronic systems
• Proven ability to operate on site, close to products and teams
• Fluent English and German (professional level required) – French is a plus
• Willingness and ability to relocate to the Berlin area
• International mindset, pragmatic leadership style

Why Consider This Role?

• Strategic leadership role with high operational impact
• International exposure with strong local responsibility
• Long-term opportunity in a stable and growing industrial group
• Clear mandate to structure, improve and lead

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