Group Manager – Cartridge Valves Engineering

Group Manager – Cartridge Valves Engineering Our Engineering Department is looking for a Group Manager for Cartridge Valves

to lead the design and coordination of our next generation of hydraulic solutions. As a Group Manager, you will bridge the gap between technical excellence and strategic project management, ensuring our mechanical, electrical, and proportional valves meet the highest standards of performance and cost‑efficiency. You will work at the heart of our international network, collaborating with our teams in Italy, the US, China, and India.

Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership & Coordination

Lead the execution and coordination of the development of components and complete Cartridge Valves across various functions (mechanical, electrical, and proportional).

Define and coordinate comprehensive validation testing plans and functional protocols.

Guide the team in making critical technical decisions regarding functional performance, dimensions, weight, and cost (Design to Cost).

Project Management & Concept Design

Create innovative design concepts for new components and valves, aligning with interdisciplinary teams (Sales, Production, Purchasing, and Quality).

Manage the full development project lifecycle—from project kick‑off to technical release—establishing project plans, setting priorities, and aligning targets across departments.

Evaluate concepts, release official drawings, and execute final validation.

Global Operations & Process Optimization

Support the Purchasing department in the selection and technical validation of global suppliers.

Partner with Manufacturing to drive production optimization and localization projects within the global production network.

Drive the creation and update of engineering processes and guidelines to enhance efficiency within the local and global organization.

Qualifications Leadership & Mindset

Team Empowerment:

Proven ability to inspire, motivate, and mentor a technical team.

Proactive & Result‑Oriented:

A self‑starter mindset with a focus on delivering high‑quality solutions within deadlines.

Customer Facing:

The personality and professional standing to represent Engineering in direct communication with customers (requirements alignment, new projects, and claims support).

Technical Background

Extensive experience in

Cartridge (or Hydraulic) Valve Design

with the ability to provide content‑based guidance and lead technical decision‑making.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration:

Experience working closely with Sales, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality in a cross‑functional environment.

International Experience:

Comfortable working within a global development structure (collaborating with Lead Engineering in Italy/US and regional support in China/India).

Tool Competencies

CAD Software:

Advanced proficiency in

CREO .

Simulation:

Experience in Solenoid Simulation (e.g.,

Maxwell ).

Project Management:

Skilled in

MS Project

or equivalent PM tools.

Quality Methods:

Expert user of

FMEA, DRBFM, 8D, and Benchmarking .

Office Suite:

Proficient in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Language Skills

English:

Fluent (written and spoken) for daily international collaboration.

Bosch is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin or ancestry, age, disability or any other protected class.

Group Manager – Cartridge Valves Engineering • Nonantola, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

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