R&D Location Team Lead

The R&D Team Leader willleada cross-functional development team based inDarmstadt(Germany). Your team includes hardwareas well asfirmware developers workingtogetherto deliver complete key-turn solutions for the DAQ market.
This is a true leadership role where youare responsible forgrowing your teams capabilities to deliver complex products faster and with the highest quality.
In addition you will support project execution by acting as a Scrum Masterensuring thatthe Scrum team can contribute effectively to project success.

As an R&D Team Leader you will report to the Head of R&D Operations who oversees all development sites. Within this global team you will help ensure that projects are staffed with the right skill sets.

You will collaborate with peers in Product Management during project execution and work closely with local on-site stakeholders to create the best working environmentalways guided by our values - Own It Aim High Be True.You will also collaborate closely with the organizations technical leaders called architects who support you byleading across-functional team.

KeyResponsibilities

Lead a Cross-FunctionalTeam

• Manage and inspire a team of hardware software and firmware engineers as well as testers to deliver turnkey DAQ solutions

• Foster collaboration across disciplines to ensure seamless integration of components.

Drive Technical Excellence

• Promote best practices in engineering processes quality standards and compliance.

ActasScrumMaster

• Facilitate agile ceremonies (daily stand-ups sprint planning reviews and retrospectives).

• Remove impediments coach the team in agile principles and ensure adherence toSAFeor similar frameworks.

• Maintain visibility of progress through dashboards and burn-down charts.

GrowTeamCapabilities

• Mentor and develop team members through continuous feedback training and career development plans.

• Identifyskill gaps and implement strategies for upskilling.

EnsureProjectSuccess

• Collaborate with Product Management to align deliverables with market needs.

• Monitor project progress manage risks and ensuretimelydelivery of high-quality solutionsas Scrum Master

Resource and Stakeholder Management

• Work with global R&D leadership to ensure projects are staffed with the right skill sets.

• Engage with local stakeholders to create a safe and productive work environment following the principle of Safety First.

Qualifications& Experience

• Masters degree (.) in Engineering or a related field.

• Proventrack recordof leading technical teams influencing strategic decisions and driving innovation (minimum 3 years).

• Strong technical background preferably in Hardware Engineering or Firmware/Software development with the ability to oversee and support technical challenges.

• Knowledge of modern leadership practices such as Situational Leadership and the ability to apply them effectively.

• Experience with agile development methodologies such asSAFe.

• Excellent communication documentation and stakeholder management skills.

• Fluent in English and German (written and spoken).

We Offer

Freedom with responsibility is the framework for HBKs employees. This allows for a good balance between work and family life and for constant development of professional and personal skills in an international and enjoyable working environment.

One company HBK

On 1 January 2019 Brüel & Kjær and HBM merged their activities into a new company called HBK (Hottinger Brüel & Kjær). With more than 3500 employees worldwide and production facilities in Denmark Germany the UK the USA China and Portugal and presence in 80 countries HBK is a leading player in the test and measurement area. For further info please visit .

HBK is a division of Spectris plc a UK-based productivity-enhancing instrumentation and controls company serving leading aerospace automotive medical and other customers. Spectris plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange.