Job Position: Technical HUB Manager
Location: Hum na Sutli, Croatia
BMT Alutech is a newly founded company and part of VCST International, which belongs to the family-owned BMT Group expanding worldwide. VCST production plants are located in Belgium, Germany, Mexico, Croatia, and Romania. They specialize in high-precision machined components for drivetrain and braking systems, serving the automotive industry.
At VCST Croatian plant in Hum na Sutli, they specialize in producing high-precision aluminium valve blocks. These components are essential to automotive braking and stability systems, ensuring safety and comfort in every vehicle. Committed to quality and innovation, VCST delivers premium solutions to major automotive brands.
As they are in the growth phase, VCST aims to create a work environment where all employees will thrive and feel connected to a larger vision, embodying the core values of trust, embracing diversity, winning together, and a passion for excellence.
Learn more about VCST at https://vcst.com/
Profile:
The Technical HUB Manager will oversee the development and implementation of technical strategies, ensuring alignment with VCST’s global goals. They will strive to achieve operational excellence while driving innovation and the Industry 4.0 transition. This role includes coordinating projects, managing resources, and acting as a bridge between technical teams and global project engineering.
Tasks for Technical HUB Manager:
- Capture and deepen the knowledge of the product category to ensure expertise and innovation.
- Collaborate with project teams to align technical goals with overall project objectives.
- Support project implementation and the introduction of new technologies, ensuring a seamless transition into operations.
- Provide support for existing technologies and processes while driving continuous improvements.
- Act as a technical bridge between local and global teams, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing.
- Define and monitor KPIs related to technical performance, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
- Set up and implement a product and process innovation plan for Valve blocks (initially with guidance from the global team based on existing).
- Define, organize and manage engineering activities for the Valve block business in line with the long-term business plan.
Requirements:
- University degree in Engineering or a related field.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in technical leadership or project management, preferably in automotive.
- Strong understanding of Industry 4.0 concepts, quality standards, and technical methodologies.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver complex projects.
- Fluency in English is required; German is a plus.
- High level of knowledge of the global machine tool market related to Precision machining.
- Knowledge of working in an international environment and overcoming cultural differences.
What you can expect:
- Competitive remuneration package.
- Opportunity to drive change, implement best practices, and shape processes in a growing organization.
- Regular travel to Germany and VCST HQ in Belgium.
- A chance to be a key player in building the foundation of a new team.
Please submit your application by emailing your CV in English, formatted as a PDF, to martina@primeresourcers.com.