R&D Director-Global machinery company

• Lead and develop the China Lead Engineering Center consisting of department managers, project managers, and engineering specialists.
• Establish a high-performance engineering culture focused on innovation, accountability, collaboration, and execution.
• Define organizational structures, capabilities, and succession plans to support future business growth.
• Coach and develop engineering leadership talent within the organization.

Product Development & Platform Management

• Lead engineering activities supporting product design, development, localization, and product modifications.
• Drive platform development initiatives supporting both China and global markets.
• Ensure customer requirements and market expectations are translated into robust engineering solutions.
• Accelerate product development cycles while maintaining quality, reliability, and cost competitiveness.
• Support the globalization of product platforms and engineering standards.

Innovation & Technology Management

• Define and execute the China R&D and innovation strategy in alignment with regional and global priorities.
• Identify emerging technologies, market trends, and customer needs to drive future product development.
• Foster a culture of innovation and encourage patent generation and technology leadership.
• Collaborate with Product Management and regional leadership to develop future product roadmaps.

Engineering Governance & Compliance

• Ensure engineering projects comply with all applicable regulations, standards, and company`s
• Establish and maintain engineering processes, guidelines, and technical standards.
• Ensure product qualification and validation activities meet international and local requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement in engineering effectiveness and project execution.

Cross-Funcional Collaboration

• Provide technical leadership and support to Production, Quality, Purchasing, Product Management, Sales, and Operations teams.
• Build strong cooperation between local engineering teams and regional/global stakeholders.
• Act as a trusted technical advisor to China and AMEA leadership teams.
• Operate effectively within a matrix organization balancing global governance with local business agility.

Business & Resource Management

• Manage the R&D budget, resource allocation, and investment planning.
• Monitor engineering KPIs, project performance, and resource utilization.
• Report engineering performance, innovation progress, and strategic initiatives to management.
• Ensure engineering activities contribute to profitable growth and market competitiveness.