Hungarian automotive industry: week 15 2019 edition
BMW begins hiring campaign, Videoton innovates, NI expands. Let’s recap what last week brought in Hungary’s automotive sector.
BMW’s new Debrecen plant has launched its career page with announcements for three open positions. Two are top management positions in human resources, which means as soon as they are filled, the Bavarian manufacturer will launch it’s large-scale hiring process in Debrecen.
Videoton Electronic Assembly Services Kft. has inaugurated a HUF 8 billion assembly hall to prepare for the spread of electric manufacturing.
“The automotive industry is currently a sitting duck, and the Audi strike has knocked a large nail in our coffin,” Géza Körtvélyessy, the CEO of Kirchhoff Hungária Kft., described the current state of the Hungarian automotive industry at a roundtable meeting last week. (Photo above taken at the event.)
National Instruments Hungary Kft. held a topping off ceremony at its plant in Debrecen, after the company’s latest, fourth, building had reached its final height. The HUF 5.5 billion investment will create 210 jobs in Debrecen, where the company already employs 1,500 people.
The Hungarian Investment Promotion Agency and the Hungarian investment climate were acknowledged in Dubai at an international award ceremony thanks to BMW’s investment in Debrecen.
How to transport lithium-ion batteries? – we investigated the topic with experts. Short answer: there are many pitfalls.
Hungarian employees voted on the most attractive workplace in Hungary: the winner was a car manufacturer.
“The expectations surrounding 3D printing have fallen into place. Today we have clear image of what this technology is good for,” György Falk, strategic director of 3D printing firm Varinext Zrt. said in an interview.
A Hungarian researcher is revolutionizing water navigation by studying how the skin of sharks and dolphins facilitates their movement in water.
With Tequa we gave a recap of the dark side of the automotive industry’s current success.
The majority of Hungarian workers jump from plant to plant in the same industrial park, depending on which company is offering more for the same work. HR experts discussed current challenges in a roundtable meeting.
Techtogether Junior Győr has been held for the fourth time by our site, where students gain an insight into local opportunities of studying and potential career paths. Members of the winning team say flexible hours and a starting net salary of HUF 300,000 would be ideal to start with.
