Functional Engineering Leader
Pubblicato il 15-09-2026 - Te Connectivity in Italia
At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.
WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN:
This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of innovation, product engineering, and materials technology within a global business. As a key member of the leadership team, you will influence technology strategy, drive meaningful innovation, and lead diverse, high-performing teams delivering solutions that create value for customers worldwide. You will join an inclusive and collaborative environment that encourages different perspectives, continuous learning, and the adoption of emerging technologies to accelerate growth and engineering excellence.
YOUR MAIN TASKS:
- Lead the global NPI, sustaining engineering, qualification labs, VAVE, and innovation portfolio from concept through industrialization, launch, and lifecycle support.
- Define and execute the technology and product engineering roadmap, aligning business strategy, customer needs, automotive requirements, and technology trends.
- Drive the development of differentiated material and product solutions that strengthen market position and support business growth.
- Oversee program execution, including prioritization, resource planning, risk management, technical reviews, qualification activities, and launch readiness.
- Lead value engineering and cost optimization initiatives in partnership with operations, quality, supply chain, product management, and commercial teams.
- Develop internal and external innovation networks by collaborating with suppliers, universities, technology partners, and industry experts.
- Build, coach, and develop a global engineering organization while championing digital engineering, AI adoption, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration.
YOUR IDEAL BACKGROUND:
- Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline; an advanced degree is an advantage.
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