WOCO: Interim Director Global Development Actuators

The Challenge

WOCO, a Tier 1 Automotive Supplier for Engine Technology components (Actuators, Oil and Air Management Systems), needed interim staffing for the role of Director Global Development Actuators. The company faced escalating crisis projects affecting OEMs Porsche, Audi and Volkswagen, while simultaneously needing to drive technological transformation from magnet valves to more complex Microcontroller and LIN/CAN controlled electric motor-driven media management solutions.

Our Solution

We provided interim staffing for the Director Global Development Actuators role, driving technological change within the R&D department and the entire operation. Our leadership de-escalated critical OEM projects, stabilized the staffing situation, and implemented a forward-looking innovation roadmap.

Our Approach

• ✓ Assumed Director Global Development Actuators role
• ✓ Drove technological change from magnet valves to Microcontroller/LIN/CAN controlled solutions
• ✓ De-escalated crisis projects for Porsche, Audi and Volkswagen
• ✓ Deployed TaskForce teams to meet customer milestones
• ✓ Stabilized staffing situation in development department

The Results

• ✓ Successfully de-escalated all crisis projects
• ✓ TaskForce teams in place to meet customer milestones
• ✓ Stabilized staffing situation in department
• ✓ Implemented Innovation Roadmap for technological transformation