Vice President Turbo Charging Research & Development (m/f/d)

Accelleron is accelerating sustainability in the marine and energy industries as a global technology leader in turbocharging, fuel injection, and digital solutions for heavy-duty applications. Building on a heritage of over 100 years as a trusted industry partner, the company serves customers in more than 100 locations in over 50 countries. Accelleron’s 3,000 employees are continuously innovating to deliver best-in-class products, services, and solutions that are mission-critical for the energy transition. You will join a team of experts in an exciting international environment, committed to excellence and innovation. Together, we support our customers in driving the transition toward sustainable industries with cutting-edge technology, deep expertise, and smart solutions. At Accelleron, we foster diversity and inclusion, welcoming and celebrating individual differences as a source of strength.

• Lead and manage the turbocharging R&D department to drive the development of new products, components, technologies and engineering methodologies aligned with the company’s strategic goals.
• Define and execute the TC R&D strategy ensuring it supports the company's vision and objectives.
• Foster an innovative environment that encourages creative solutions, research breakthroughs, and efficient development processes.
• Ensure efficient allocation of the R&D budget on related projects and initiatives.
• Represent the company in industry organizations and initiatives, such as CIMAC Greenhouse Gas Strategy Group and Swissmem industry sector for the internal combustion engine industry, and support the Swiss IMO delegation.
• Oversee the development of new products from concept through to prototype, ensuring that each product meets performance, safety, and reliability standards.
• Manage the research and design process to ensure efficient, cost-effective product development that reflects customer needs and aligns with Accelleron Product Market Strategy.
• Ensure robust testing and validation processes are in place to assess product performance and reliability with adherence to safety and quality standards.
• Maintain and continuously develop testing and computing infrastructure.
• Focus on improving product performance, reliability and safety.
• Identify potential risks and implement corrective actions throughout the product lifecycle.
• Work closely with Division Presidents and senior management to ensure alignment on product development goals and timelines.
• Jointly approve and sign-off on all product releases with Division Presidents to ensure products meet required standards before market launch.
• Enhance opportunities that AI provides in collaboration with AI organization.
• Collaborate with Vice President Strategy and Investor Relations on scouting of new technologies.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements within the R&D department and across the organization to optimize efficiency and productivity.
• Stay current on industry trends, research methodologies, AI and emerging technologies to maintain competitive advantage and drive innovation.
• Build and maintain networks with diverse stakeholders such as universities, research institutions and associations to gain broad perspective of development and to represent the company.
• Lead, mentor, and manage the R&D team, ensuring that each member is supported in their professional development and empowered to contribute to the team’s success.
• Secure that competences needed now and in the future are acquired and developed.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance and effective safety culture within the department.