Head of Architecture & Concepts (m/w/d)

HOLON GmbH; Paderborn; Vor Ort; EUR 65.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading automotive company in Paderborn is seeking a Vehicle Architecture Manager to oversee activities related to vehicle architecture. The ideal candidate will have a degree in mechanical or automotive engineering, extensive experience in vehicle development, and proficiency in CAD tools. Strong leadership and communication skills in both English and German are essential. This role offers an opportunity to drive innovative vehicle concepts and manage interdisciplinary teams.

Qualifikationen

• Several years of experience in vehicle architecture, ideally in complete vehicle development.
• Solid knowledge of CAD and experience with CAD tools.
• Fluent in English and German, both written and spoken.

Aufgaben

• Coordinate activities related to the physical vehicle architecture.
• Develop and administer a holistic strategy for platforms, modules, and shared components.
• Ensure standardization and efficiency in the selection and use of components.

Kenntnisse

Project management

Communication skills

Leadership

Conceptual thinking

Ausbildung

Degree in mechanical engineering or automotive engineering

Tools

CAD tools

Jobbeschreibung

Your tasks

• Coordination and oversight of activities related to the physical vehicle architecture, as well as management of our Architecture & Concepts team
• Development and administration of a holistic strategy for platforms, modules, and shared components
• Strategic alignment and implementation of concept development and tolerance strategies
• Execution and management of usability studies, as well as support for vehicle clinics
• Ensuring standardization and efficiency in the selection and use of components
• Designing new vehicle concepts in collaboration with the styling department
• Timely approval of styling and packaging in accordance with stage-gate processes

Your profile

• Completed degree in mechanical engineering, automotive engineering, or a related field
• Several years of professional experience in vehicle architecture, ideally in complete vehicle development and with an OEM background
• Solid knowledge of CAD and experience with CAD tools
• Experience in the development and implementation of vehicle concepts
• Strong project management skills and ability to coordinate interdisciplinary teams
• Leadership experience and the ability to guide and develop a dedicated team
• Strong communication skills, independent working style, and conceptual thinking
• Fluent in English and German, both written and spoken

Your Personality