About this Senior Technical Specialist Mechanical System (m/w/d) role at Dauch Corporation
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Senior Technical Specialist Mechanical System (m/w/d)Legal Entity
GKN Driveline Brunico SpA (Italy)Job Description Summary
As Senior Technical Specialist Mechanical System (m/w/d) you will play a key role in the development and acquisition of new product solutions. You will lead cross-functional teams, represent the Engineering function towards customers, and drive the successful execution of strategic business and product development projects. In this role, you will act as the central technical interface between customers, Engineering, and internal stakeholders.Job Description:
- Lead cross-functional teams and serve as the technical interface between customers and internal departments.
- Identify, evaluate, and develop new business opportunities and market potential.
- Manage strategic acquisition and development projects through successful nomination.
- Represent the Engineering function in complex projects and in interactions with customers and partners.
- Lead technical discussions with customers and foster long-term customer relationships.
- Support Project Management, Purchasing, Quality, and Manufacturing Engineering on technical matters.
- Monitor emerging technologies, market trends, and innovations, and translate them into future product solutions.
- Ensure resource planning, scheduling, and roadmap alignment for strategic projects.
Required Skills and Education
- University degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
- Professional experience in product development, engineering, or a comparable technical environment.
- Proven experience leading projects and cross-functional teams.
- Strong knowledge of product development processes, manufacturing and emerging technologies.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Strong decision-making and conflict-resolution abilities.
- Analytical mindset with strong strategic thinking capabilities.
- Fluent in German and English, both written and spoken.
For this position we offer a gross annual salary starting at €55,000 plus a variable bonus component. The actual remuneration will depend on qualifications, professional experience, and the specific area of responsibility. All compensation decisions are based on objective, gender-neutral criteria.
About Dauch:
Dauch Corporation is a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry with a powertrain-agnostic product portfolio that supports electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles. The company is headquartered in Detroit, MI, with operations that span 24 countries and more than 175 locations. Formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries - GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy, Dauch unites deep engineering roots with global manufacturing capabilities and an entrepreneurial spirit to move mobility forward. Visit www.dauch.com to learn more.
