Lead Product Definition Engineer

Location: Prague

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Job Description Summary

Activities contributing to the design and development of products, solutions and systems. Includes activities linked to technical improvement of existing products and components. Is focused on execution of professional activities within a technical discipline. Functions with some autonomy but guided by established policies or review of end results.
The job allows modification of procedures and practices covering work as long as the end results meet standards of acceptability (quality, volume, timeliness etc.).

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Create definitions of parts, modules, and assemblies in the form of 2D cross sections, 3D models, tolerance stack-ups, and various electronic data formats to support analysis, manufacturing, assembly, tooling, and inspection
• Includes direct people management responsibility including staffing and performance development. Utilizes in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline and analytical thinking and technical experience to execute policy/strategy.
• Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market
• Uses some judgment and has some ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters to address more complicated manufacturing processes with technical variety and/or interdependent production cycles. Uses technical experience and analytical thinking. Uses multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own teams to arrive at decisions.
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. May lead small projects with low risks and resource requirements. Explains information; developing skills to bring team members to consensus around topics within field. Conveys performance expectations and may handle sensitive issues.
• Participates in reviews of design, substantiation documentation and design definition where product definition discipline is required.
• Leads product definition support for Engineering and Company function with some level of independence according to technical knowledge.

Required Qualifications

• This role requires advanced experience in the Engineering/Technology & Product Definition. Knowledge level is comparable to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college ( or a high school diploma with relevant experience).
• Czech or Slovak language.
• Fluent English communication skill.

Desired Characteristics

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
• Established project management skills.
• Independence in leading product definition support efforts.
• Quick adaptation skill to new environment and processes.
• Some level of system design thinking.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and quality.

What we offer:

• Annual bonus up to 15% of yearly salary.

• Monthly contribution of 6% of base salary to Cafeteria or Pension/Life Insurance, in addition another CZK 600/monthly to Cafeteria.

• Hybrid setting - after onboarding home office possible.

• Meal vouchers (130 CZK/day) fully paid by employer.

• Two extra weeks of paid vacation above the legal minimum (6 weeks total).

• Fresh fruit and vegetables at work twice a week.

• Multisport card contribution.

• Health Days (massages, specialist consultations, yoga sessions, wellness packages).

• Private on-site gym.

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