Titel:  Technical Product Development Manager / R&D Projects (f/m/d)

JTI – Japan Tobacco International – is a leading international tobacco company with headquarters in Geneva. As part of the JT-Group, JTI sells its brands in more than 130 countries with around 45,000 employees in over 70 countries worldwide. 
We develop, test and bring to market new and innovative forms of Reduced Risk Products (RRP), such as e-cigarettes and tobacco vapor products and other alternative nicotine delivery systems.    
 

In Vienna we are about to enforce our R&D strength by transferring our Product & Technology Development Capabilities for our Reduced Risk Products (RRP) into a newly formed organization. Therefore, we are looking for an experienced, technological-focused and results-oriented professional for the role of 
 

Technical Product Development Manager / R&D Projects (f/m/d)
 

What will you do?
You will…

• Provide technical project management to the design, development and optimization of our existing and future Reduced Risk Product Portfolio 
• Actively manage R&D new product development and improvement of specific Reduced Risk Products through collaboration with our engineering & technology development teams as well as related business functions
• You coordinate R&D internal resources and third parties for the successful execution of projects; this includes design, development, verification/validation and implementation activities ensuring that our products meet regulatory requirements, cost targets and internal guidelines for safety and quality
• You actively seek to maximize IP generation
• You act as first point of R&D contact to the broader NPD process and facilitate information sharing with all relevant environments

Who are we looking for?
You have…

• A university degree (FH/Uni) in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Design Engineering or closely related major engineering disciplines or relevant working experience
• A proven, multi-year experience in managing projects from concept to production in a multi-disciplined R&D product development role preferably in the consumer electronics or medical device industry
• An excellent understanding of product development in terms of product design, product verification & validation as well as documentation and project-related financial aspects
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain strong relationships and work collaboratively with others at all levels in the organization
• Fluent skills in English (German/Japanese is considered a plus)

Our offer 
We offer you attractive working conditions in an international company with modern equipment in a good location in Vienna. In addition to extensive social benefits, a total annual gross salary of at least € 70.000 is provided for this position if the requirements are met. Depending on qualification and previous experience, the willingness to overpay is given.

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Join our team and take advantage of the excellent development and career opportunities at Austria’s Number 1 Top Employer. Are you interested in this exciting opportunity? We look forward to receiving your application in English!