Lead Engineer

Treves Group; Linz; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site cafeteria

Life insurance

Laptop and mobile

Team training

Company events

SIM card included

Job summary

Trèves Group in Linz, Austria, is seeking an experienced Lead Engineer / Technical Project Manager to join our automotive technology team. You will anticipate customer needs, craft technical responses, and promote approved solutions aligned with our innovation strategy.

This role combines frontline engineering leadership with close interaction to customers and internal design teams. Requirements include a technical degree (BSc/MSc) in materials science or mechanical engineering, 5+ years in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of engineering experience in the automotive industry.
• Ability to communicate and negotiate effectively with customers during RFQ phases.
• Proficiency with CAD software CATIA and Siemens NX.

Responsibilities

• Proactively anticipate customer expectations and formulate compelling technical responses.
• Act as the technical eyes and ears; report needs to Regional Technical Director.
• Develop trusted relationships with customer stakeholders during RFQ phases.
• Serve as the primary technical expert, supporting internal teams and addressing client queries.

Skills

Engineering experience

Communication

Negotiation

Customer interfacing

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Materials Science or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA

Siemens NX

Job description

Trèves Group is a rapidly growing, dynamic automotive partner operating across 4 continents and 16 countries, driven by a proud team of 4,600 employees worldwide. Due to our continuous expansion, we are currently seeking an experienced Lead Engineer / Technical Project Manager to join our facility.

Job Description

What You'll Do

• Proactively anticipate customer expectations, formulate compelling technical responses, and promote approved solutions aligned with the Trèves Group innovation strategy.
• Act as the technical eyes and ears of the company. Report emerging customer needs and competitor solutions to the Regional Technical Director to help shape our future Product, Process, and Sales strategies.
• Develop trusted, long-term relationships with key customer stakeholders during the RFQ phase, actively lobbying for Trèves’ technical concepts and cost-optimized design alternatives.
• Serve as the primary, customer-oriented technical expert, answering complex client queries while maintaining a close, collaborative relationship with our internal product and process engineering teams.

Profile

What You Bring

• Technical education (Bachelor's or Master's degree in Material Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.)
• Solid background in the automotive industry, ideally with direct experience in NVH (Noise, Vibration, and Harshness), trunk, or interior products.
• 5+ years of engineering experience with strong communication and negotiation skills, capable of confidently interfacing with customers during project and RFQ phases.
• Proficiency in navigating CAD software (e.g., CATIA, Siemens NX) to evaluate product designs and technical feasibility.
• Fluent in English; German language skills are a significant advantage.

What We Offer

• A competitive salary that reflects your leadership and technical expertise.
• Flexible working hours and 5 weeks of paid vacation to help you recharge.
• An on-site cafeteria.
• Contributions toward life insurance.
• A company laptop and a mobile phone (including a SIM card) to ensure you have the best tools to do your job.
• Access to continuous corporate training and professional development, alongside regular company events and team-building activities.