Lead Engineer (m/f/d)

We are immediately seeking an experienced Lead Mechanical Engineer (m/f/d) to lead and strategically implement demanding development projects in the mechatronics field. In this key position, you will manage the design and series development of complex assemblies and guide a motivated development team confidently through all project phases. If you are looking to combine strong leadership skills with extensive technical design expertise, this role offers the ideal environment with considerable scope for shaping the future.

Here's what we offer

• Attractive salary and long-term job security through affiliation with a large corporation.
• Up to 30 days of vacation per year
• Company pension scheme contribution after the end of the probationary period
• Extensive social benefits, including Christmas and holiday pay
• Reimbursement of travel expenses
• Usually an open-ended employment contract
• Good opportunities for acquisition with our business partners
• Tailored professional development opportunities and free language courses
• A wide range of employee benefits

Your tasks

• You will assume technical leadership of a cross-site project team consisting of engineers and technicians and coordinate the structured awarding of all construction work packages.
• Your main responsibility lies in the holistic design, development and series production support of mechanical components and complex assemblies.
• They control the mechanical project management according to defined development processes and precisely monitor compliance with schedules, budgets and resources at Level 3.
• As a central interface, you moderate design reviews at the product level and conduct interdisciplinary communication with related disciplines and management.
• They systematically identify technical and scheduling project risks, manage D-FMEA activities, and coordinate sound simulation and component test plans.
• You act as the customer's primary contact person for all mechanical matters and ensure complete technical documentation.

Your profile

• They have successfully completed a university degree in mechatronics, mechanical engineering or an equivalent technical qualification.
• They bring more than two years of management experience in a constructive leadership role or at least four years of sound practical experience in mechatronic development in the automotive environment.
• You possess sound methodological expertise regarding product development processes, D-FMEA, and the evaluation of simulations and test results.
• They impress with their strong leadership skills, assertiveness, and excellent interface management when leading distributed teams.
• You routinely use your fluent German and English skills, both written and spoken, in daily customer and supplier contact.
• A willingness to travel for project-related purposes and to network closely with international development teams perfectly complements your profile.