Other denominations
R&D+i Manager
Description
The R&D&I engineer in the automotive industry is in charge of the product search, development and innovation processes at companies of the automotive sector, both vehicle and part manufacturers. This is the person responsible for the design, execution, coordination and carrying out of projects that should lead to new products in the future. This professional must have a high capacity for technological innovation and the development of new vehicles or parts. It should be added that, considering the magnitude of the companies of the automotive sector, the R&D&I engineer should lead a group of highly-specialised technicians. The head of R&D&I generally reports to the R&D&I director.
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