Technischer Manager / Lead Engineer

Technischer Manager / Lead Engineer

Bremen, Germany

Full-time

€80,000 – €90,000 EUR gross

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Technischer Manager / Lead Engineer to take overall technical responsibility for the architecture, design, and integration of complex automated systems. This role combines strategic system ownership with hands-on technical leadership in a technology-driven and regulated environment.

You will lead interdisciplinary engineering teams and ensure the successful delivery of high-performance, compliant, and scalable system solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership : Overall responsibility for system architecture, technical design, and integration of complex automated systems

Team Leadership & Development : Lead and further develop an interdisciplinary engineering team (mechanics, electronics, embedded software, system integration, testing)

Systems Engineering : Ensure functional, technical, and safety requirements throughout the full development lifecycle

Agile Governance : Implement and optimize agile methods (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe)

Cross-functional Coordination : Collaborate closely with project management, production, procurement, QA, and external development partners

Technology Evaluation : Assess and integrate emerging technologies in automation, sensor technology, intelligent control systems, and digital networking

Quality & Compliance : Ensure adherence to relevant standards and regulatory requirements (ISO, MIL, or comparable industrial standards)

Mentoring & Culture : Support team growth and foster a performance-oriented engineering culture

Requirements

Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, Computer Science , or related technical field

Minimum 7 years of experience in the development of complex technical systems, ideally in regulated or high-tech environments

Strong expertise in automation and control engineering, systems engineering, and digital system integration

Proven experience leading interdisciplinary engineering teams

Experience in agile development environments (Scrum Master, Product Owner, Agile Coach certifications are a plus)

Structured, solution-oriented mindset with strong accountability

Excellent communication skills with internal and external stakeholders

Fluency in German and English (written and spoken)

Willingness to undergo security clearance in accordance with legal requirements

What We Offer

Competitive salary package (€80,000–€90,000)

Leadership role in high-impact engineering projects

Innovative and technology-focused environment

Opportunity to shape system architecture and engineering culture