Senior Manager R&D Wellness & Product Development (m/f/d)

Shape & Create - And make it happen!

The Villeroy & Boch Group is one of the global leaders in premium dining & lifestyle, as well as bathroom and wellness products. Founded in 1748 and headquartered in Mettlach, Germany, the company stands for innovation, design and quality. With its two main brands Villeroy & Boch and Ideal Standard, the Group has about 12.000 employees and is present in around 140 countries worldwide.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for an experienced R&D leader with strong technical expertise to join the team in Roden. As such, you are responsible for the product development management of new, innovative, and existing products of our unique wellness products, such as bathtubs and shower trays in Quaryl and acrylic, throughout the product lifecycle.

• Lead and develop the Wellness R&D Engineering team and Technical Support Centre in the Netherlands, fostering technical excellence and cross-functional collaboration.

• Drive end-to-end product development and industrialization for Wellness products from concept to market launch, ensuring compliance with design, quality, cost, timing, and regulatory requirements.

• Shape the global Wellness material and technology roadmap by identifying market trends and developing innovative materials, manufacturing technologies, and production processes.

• Strengthen global engineering capabilities by harmonizing development processes, engineering methods, digital tools, and technical expertise across the Netherlands and Egypt.

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What are we looking for?

We are looking for an experienced R&D leader with strong technical expertise to strengthen our team in Roden. In this position, as a manager, you will be responsible for the product development of new, innovative, and existing products within our unique wellness assortment, such as bathtubs and shower trays made of Quaryl and acrylic, throughout the entire product lifecycle.

• You will lead the R&D Engineering and Technical Support Centre departments, with technical expertise and cross-departmental collaboration at the core.

• You will drive the complete process of product development and industrialization for wellness products, from concept to market launch, and ensure that design, quality, cost, timing, and regulatory requirements are met.

• You will identify market trends, innovative materials, production technologies, and production processes in order to develop them further.

• You will strengthen global engineering capabilities by harmonizing processes, engineering methods, digital tools, and technical expertise in the Netherlands and Egypt.

Think outside the box with us! #shapeandcreate

• You have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Chemistry

• You have more than 10 years of experience in product development, preferably with expertise in polymer-based materials, composites, mineral casting, PMMA/acrylic, or similar advanced materials and production processes.

• You have experience leading structured product development processes (e.g., stage-gate), from concept definition to industrialization and market launch.

• You have hands-on experience with product design, material selection, production technologies, testing, and quality control.

• You have the ability to recognize market opportunities and translate technical innovations into successful product concepts.

• You are proficient in relevant engineering tools and systems (e.g., SAP, PDM, CAD, CAE) with a hands-on approach to product development and technical problem solving.

• You have extensive management experience, including leading diverse, international, and technical teams.

• You enjoy working on multidisciplinary projects where your analytical skills and teamwork are put to use.

• Excellent command of the English and Dutch languages is essential. Knowledge of German is a plus.

• You are willing to travel internationally for up to 20% of your working time.