Jens Wagner
Director Technical Center
Seoul
Summary
Experienced executive in automotive industry with 17+ years of total experience in China, Vietnam, Korea, Japan and Germany. Broad range of experiences in R&D management, product management, program management, sales and operations. Proven track record of delivering growth and profitability in fast-paced international companies with full P&L responsibility. After 12 years of living and working in Japan, China, Vietnam and Korea acquired thorough understanding of Asian cultures. Strong coach and leader with the passion to empower a senior leadership team, build new partnerships, expand sales and deliver positive results by leveraging strong analytical skills and business acumen supported by technical and financial background.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Director Technical Center
HELLA Korea Inc.
Seoul
08.2021 - Current
- Established Technical Center for HELLA Electronics in South Korea
- Performed budgeting, business planning and product development for HELLA Electronics product portfolio, e.g., Radar (ADAS), Smart Car Access and various sensors (TAS/TOS, IBS, RLS) for Korean customer.
- Increased business results and expanded sales in Korean market.
Managing Director
HELLA Vietnam Co., Ltd.
Ho Chi Minh City
06.2019 - 07.2021
- Build up fast-growing engineering organization with 160 Software engineers working in design and development of HELLA electronics products, such as Smart Car Access Systems, Radar and Lighting Electronics
- Successfully improved process and leadership development
- Led change and transformation across business areas to deliver benefits and align company resources
- Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover
- Implemented process improvement and KPI's to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow
Director Product Center
HELLA Shanghai Electronics Co., Ltd.
Shanghai
02.2014 - 05.2019
- Responsible for the product and market strategy and the HELLA Body Electronics (Body Control Modules & Car Access Systems) product portfolio in China with focus on international customers
- Defined future strategy for Connectivity related electronic products within China, drove business cases and partnerships to increase sales and profit margin
- Managed and developed customer projects with competitive technology, quality and costs, expanded sales and achieved positive results
- Key Achievement: Sales of Body Electronics doubled in China while keeping high profitability
- Applied corporate responsibility regarding Project Planning and Profit Margin (P&L Responsible) of the Product Groups in China
- Led 4 departments, Program Management, Design and Development, Business Development and Testing
- Managed by objectives and delegated, coached, qualified, motivated and develop ed subordinates on basis of trust.
Program Manager
Faurecia (China) Holding Co., Ltd.
Shanghai
09.2011 - 01.2014
- Led programs E84 (X1-series) and F3x (3-series) of complete seat production for BMW/BBA in all aspects, from program award until 6 months after SOP with yearly revenue of 30 Mio EUR p/a for E84 and 86 Mio EUR p/a for F3x
- Guaranteed customer satisfaction in conjunction with the achievement of program quality, cost and delivery objectives, while ensuring profitability (P&L responsibility) throughout the entire program lifecycle
- Developed strong relationships and managed ongoing negotiations with BMW as official Faurecia representative
- Build business plan, defined program investment scheme, and released investments in compliance with controlling procedures; took economical responsibility for all deviations from initial requirements
- Launched, monitored and tracked progress by updating business plan, program dashboard and budget reports, and by leading reviews of program steps and results
Sales Engineer
DENSO AUTOMOTIVE Deutschland GmbH
Munich
06.2010 - 08.2011
- Sales of running power train combination valve business (15 Mio EUR p/a), as well as new business development for all hybrid, electric and fuel cell vehicle products, especially High-Output Power Control Unit, DCDC-Converter and Relays for customer Daimler AG
- Developed and implemented sales strategies
- Coordinated contract preparation, contract checks and offer preparation
- Coordinated engineering activities
- Initiated relevant New-business, Order-discontinuation, Design-change processes
- Improved customer relationship as well as obtaining customers’ real needs and expectations
- Prepared statistics and periodic sales plans, together with budget / revised budget planning
Lead System Engineer
ITK Engineering GmbH
Munich / Tokyo
10.2006 - 05.2010
- Worked as Engineering Consultant on behalf of BMW AG; Responsible for the automated implementation of HiL (Hardware in the Loop) - V&V (Verification and Validation) activities at the component and subsystem level in the field of vehicle dynamics
- Fulfilled 2 years assignment in Tokyo, Japan from 10/2007 to 10/2009 as Project Leader to develop Hybrid Trucks Control Software on behalf of Mitsubishi FUSO as well as consultancy work in model-based design (Matlab / Simulink) on behalf of Honda Automotive and Honda Aerospace
- Performed Software development in model-based design (Matlab / Simulink) of aviation systems according to standards of DO-178B and DO-254 on behalf of MTU Aero Engines
Diplomate
BMW Group
Munich
02.2006 - 09.2006
- Technical research of field-oriented control for synchronous machines with method of Rapid Control Prototyping, dSpace Autobox and ECU in bypass mode
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems
Education
Master of Science - Mechatronics Engineering
Technical University of Ilmenau
Ilmenau, Germany 05.2000 - 05.2006
Skills
Program Management
Business Development
Product Development
Product Management
Supply Chain Management
Software Development
Business Strategy
Customer Satisfaction
Product Development
General Management
Sales
Timeline
Director Technical Center
HELLA Korea Inc.
08.2021 - Current
Managing Director
HELLA Vietnam Co., Ltd.
06.2019 - 07.2021
Director Product Center
HELLA Shanghai Electronics Co., Ltd.
02.2014 - 05.2019
Program Manager
Faurecia (China) Holding Co., Ltd.
09.2011 - 01.2014
Sales Engineer
DENSO AUTOMOTIVE Deutschland GmbH
06.2010 - 08.2011
Lead System Engineer
ITK Engineering GmbH
10.2006 - 05.2010
Diplomate
BMW Group
02.2006 - 09.2006
Master of Science - Mechatronics Engineering
Technical University of Ilmenau
05.2000 - 05.2006