Teamlead Chassis & Safety (m/f/d)

Aachen

Your main tasks

Disciplinary management of the specialist department and specialist management at project level (SE team management)
Steering of the technical topics in the areas for which you are responsible
Communication of R&D strategy and goals to team members and experts
Technical and disciplinary leadership and guidance of the team
Function-oriented development in the Chassis & Safety department
Ensuring the fulfillment of milestones in the development project in the specified context
Definition and design of system characteristics with regard to chassis, active and passive safety systems
Support of the division manager in the handling of projects, project organization, deadlines, status, chaplains, workload, budget, supplier sourcing, approvals, industrialization, organizational development
Synchronization of project milestones on an operational level with the corporate divisions Purchasing, Quality, Production, Industrial Engineering, Homologation, Testing
Reporting of the development progress to the executive, as well as milestone reporting and preparation of release recommendations incl. documentation
Responsibility for component release for prototype, sample and series production with regard to functionality, quality, homologation conformity and industrialization capability
Process-safe and complete documentation of the area and reporting of the project status to the superior manager

Your profile

Successfully completed studies with a focus on mechanical engineering, materials science, automotive engineering or comparable technical oriented training
Professional experience with responsibility for components in the automotive environment (chassis & safety)
Knowledge and experience in the field of chassis design, vehicle kinematics, restraint system technology, driver assistance system
Sound knowledge of common CAD and PLM systems, ideally PTC Creo / Windchill
Confident, friendly appearance, as well as a high level of communication and teamwork skills;
Good German and English language skills, both written and spoken; High level of analytical competence
Several years of experience as a manager (5-7 years)

Why us?

An exciting and challenging job
Short decision-making processes and independent work
Fast-growing company with a wide range of career opportunities
A young, dynamic and highly motivated team with exceptional team spirit
Flexible working environment
Hybrid working model
Support for the use of public transport (subsidised ticket)
Good infrastructure for private transport (proximity to the motorway, charging stations for electric cars and free parking)
Corporate benefits platform
Company health management and company pension scheme with Allianz
Drinks - flat rate (water and coffee)