La Wellbeing R&D Director

  • Curitiba
  • Electrolux
Be part of something bigger. Decode the future.- Curitiba - PR_At Electrolux, as a leading global appliance company, we strive every day to shape living for the better for our consumers, our people and our planet. We share ideas and collaborate so that together, we can develop solutions that deliver enjoyable and sustainable living.Come join us as you are. We believe diverse perspectives make us stronger and more innovative. In our global community of people from 100+ countries, we listen to each other, actively contribute and grow together.Join us in our exciting quest to build the future home!All about the role:For more than one hundred years now, Electrolux has been working at shaping living for the better, developing products that meet people's demands in terms of taste, care and wellbeing. But as consumer needs and wants continue to evolve, we have even more work to do. Our R&D teams ensure our company stays at the forefront of innovation, investigating and making use of the latest technology in order to enable Electrolux to keep delivering outstanding experiences.What you'll do:As the Wellbeing R&D Director, you will be expected to define the strategic direction and manage product development and lifecycle flow for the overall category. If you have a penchant for strategy, the ability to inspire with your words and actions, and you're looking for an opportunity to show just what you can do, this is your chance! Come help Electrolux keep shaping living for the better, and we'll help you develop your full potential.In detail, you will:- Deliver New Products in alignment with the business area's generation plans and selected product projects according to global modularization;- Optimize products for markets in all of Latin America, defining direction and ensuring readiness for commercial launches, through understanding the Brazilian and emerging market consumer's environments;- Build the generation plan for the area, running the IPP process, allocating expenditures and defining priorities;- Cultivate innovative modules working with Global R&D based on global architectures and understanding of the consumer journey experience;- Take charge of lifecycle product care for the supplied products, developing products in accordance with Electrolux's Sustainability Policy and specific standards of each LA country;- Work closely with designated R&D centers to implement global Architectures in factories and new modules for improved performance and reduction in cost technology;- Ensure adherence to global modularization strategy in the quality design of new products and to the global standard New Product Introduction processes;- Drive and develop innovation within regional and global R&D teams, seeking out new business opportunities and leading and promoting diversity in Latin America;- Act as a business partner for any questions related to product performance, planning, feasibility, and manufacturability.As part of the culture of continuous improvement, you will be involved in Lean Thinking projects and activities (EMS/C2W).Who you are:You have:- Post-graduate degree or equivalent in the Engineering area;- Solid experience with new product development across different domains;- Experience with development of optimized home appliance products for emerging markets in Latin America;- Experience with people management and leadership;- Experience with managing product transition from R&D project to volume production;- Strong knowledge of refrigeration product engineering processes;- Knowledge of white line appliance market and market analysis;- Advanced English (Spanish is a strong plus).Where you'll be:You will be based at the Guabirotuba plant in Curitiba. One of the focal points for all Latin American Electrolux operations, this plant is the base for over 3200 collaborators, all focused on transforming the way the world lives by shaping lives for the better with their work. Benefits include:- Flexible work hours/hybrid work environment;- Discounts on our award-winning Electrolux products and services;- Family friendly benefits;- Insurance policy plan;- Extensive learning opportunities and flexible career path.As part of Electrolux, we will continuously invest in you and your development. There are no barriers to where your career could take you.Learn more:Electrolux GroupElectrolux Latin AmericaLI-Hybrid