Senior Director of Engineering

A leading automotive manufacturer is seeking a Senior Engineering Director to spearhead technical transformation and strengthen competitiveness in the global market. This high-impact role will drive modernization, innovation, and organizational change to close the gap with international, particularly Chinese, competitors.Key Responsibilities:Lead engineering strategy, innovation, and transformation initiatives.Oversee product development with a focus on efficiency, quality, and scalability.Implement modern engineering processes, tools, and best practices.Partner directly with the company owner to shape long-term growth and competitiveness.Candidate Profile:Proven leadership experience in automotive engineering.Demonstrated success in driving change and organizational transformation.Must have responsibilities over both HW and SW development. Background with actuators and rotating mechatronic components is a strong plus.Strategic thinker with hands-on execution capability.This is a confidential search. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.