Head of Production– commercial vehicle

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Company Overview:
Our client is a globally renowned Chinese automotive manufacturer committed to customer-centric values and persistent independent innovation, dedicated to delivering premium-quality vehicles and services to consumers worldwide. With operations spanning across 100+ countries and regions, the company holds significant international influence. Boasting a robust global presence, the group has led China's passenger vehicle exports for 22 consecutive years, showcasing its leadership and enduring competitiveness in global markets.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of automotive product strategies for the German and European markets, integrating cutting-edge technologies such as intelligent connectivity and autonomous driving. Plan product portfolios and iteration roadmaps to ensure strong market competitiveness aligned with demand.
• Oversee the full product lifecycle—from concept design to end-of-life—including requirements definition, development planning, mass production, and lifecycle optimization. Coordinate resources between HQ R&D, supply chain, and local European teams to ensure timely and high-quality project execution.
• Formulate pricing strategies and market entry plans, incorporating EU carbon emission regulations and circular economy requirements. Design value-added services (e.g., battery recycling, mobility sharing) to enhance product lifecycle value.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of automotive market trends, user behavior, and competitor dynamics in Germany/Europe. Produce Product Requirement Documents (PRDs) via user research and benchmarking to define core functionalities and unique selling points.
• Ensure full compliance with EU E-Mark certification throughout product development. Coordinate with third-party testing agencies for vehicle/component validation and manage certification progress, addressing audit feedback.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or above in Automotive Engineering, Computer Science, Industrial Design, or related fields;
• 5+ years of product experience in the automotive industry preferred;
• Strong technical and cross-functional skills: Familiarity with vehicle EE architecture (e.g., domain controllers), IoT platforms, and AI model development processes to facilitate effective collaboration with engineering teams.
• Proficiency in SQL, Tableau, and data-driven decision-making. Experience optimizing product features (e.g., charging port layout) via A/B testing to drive user conversion.
• Project management & leadership: Experience leading complex technical projects (e.g., ADAS development) and coordinating cross-time-zone teams (China-Germany) to meet milestones.
• Native German and fluent English, with ability to independently conduct German user interviews, draft technical documentation, and lead localized meetings.

Interested?

If you are interested in this position, please send your CV to headhunter Ms. Lan Kontakt (über Bewerben-Kontaktformular) . We look forward to speaking with you further and you will learn more about the position.