Job Description

Your Contribution

As Head of Product Development (m/f/d) – chargeBIG, you take overall technical responsibility for chargeBIG, including steering product development and continuously optimizing the product portfolio.

• Acting as the technical lead and central point of contact for customers across all organizational levels – from operational teams to C‑level executives
• Active support of chargeBIG’s business development during the scale‑up phase
• Further development of the organization as well as building capabilities and enhancing the performance of interdisciplinary teams in software, hardware, mechanics, prototyping, and testing
• Identification and implementation of efficiency measures, such as make‑or‑buy decisions, AI‑supported coding and analytics, test automation, and modern development methods
• Close collaboration with the chargeBIG leadership team and structured reporting to MAHLE New Venture Management and the Steering Committee

Your Experience and Qualifications

• Completed degree in electrical engineering or a comparable technical field of study
• Several years of leadership experience
• Strong understanding of electronic hardware and software development
• Solid knowledge of the charging infrastructure market as well as relevant technology and innovation trends
• Sound understanding of the EV charging infrastructure ecosystem and the regulatory landscape (including AFIR, MID, Eichrecht, CE conformity, OCPP, CRA)
• Goal‑oriented and inspiring working style, characterized by high flexibility and confidence in dealing with ambiguity
• Strong intrapreneurial mindset and a hands‑on approach in a dynamic growth environment
• Clear identification with and consistent application of the MAHLE Leadership Principles
• Very good communication skills in both German and English, combined with intercultural competence

#TeamMAHLE is diverse and we see that as a great advantage! We welcome applications with diverse experiences, backgrounds and identities.

Do you have any questions?

LARS.MEYER-HUEBNER@MAHLE.COM

+49 711 501-13527