Head of Product Design

• Lead and develop a unit which is ultimately responsible for antenna design of base station antennas, embedded, and interleaved antenna systems
• Provide design responsibility and functional leadership in the fields of RF design, mechanics and electronics
• Lead by example as a visible role model, providing regular coaching and structured mentoring to develop leaders, elevate team performance, and ensure succession readiness across the organization
• Lead technology development with the clear ambition of continued technology leadership and cost-optimized system solutions
• Drive continuous optimization of design methodology with a focus on digital development methodologies including AI and embedded design to cost and value engineering
• Drive systematic and strategic resource development, both on skill and competence but also on strategic scope influencing
• Own and execute continuous improvement on productivity and efficiency in strong collaboration with operational entities and partner networks
• Close collaboration and continuous process improvement within all lines of R&D and Operations (such as Systems, Industrialization, Sourcing, ...)
• Build and improve strong operative and strategic relationships with internal and external R&D partners

• Proven track record in leading and developing large organizations, including leading leaders and successful transformation of engineering departments
• Product Development expertise
• Experience within the hardware industry with a sound understanding across the value chain from technology to design and over to supply
• Demonstrated international experience and track record in design leadership for hardware products and/or solutions, always passionate to target the best value per cost
• Transformation experience
• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, able to successfully interact on all levels up to senior / executive management
• Highly analytical and methodical approach with strong problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in written and spoken English language
• A Master´s or University degree in telecommunications, engineering, technology, or an equivalent qualification

Knowledge and experience in one of the fields of mechanical, RF - manufacturing engineering is a plus