Head of System Engineering EDU

Hofer Powertrain; Waldgrehweiler; Vor Ort; EUR 80.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading company in the automotive sector is seeking a Head of System Engineering to join their team in Waldgrehweiler. This role involves leading engineering teams for the development of electric drive units and ensuring compliance with automotive performance and safety standards. The position requires substantial experience in the automotive industry, with a focus on electric vehicle systems and team management.

Leistungen

Attractive remuneration model

Ongoing training measures

Pleasant working atmosphere

Flexible deployment sites

Qualifikationen

• 8+ years of experience in system engineering, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience in electric drive units or electric powertrain systems.
• Experienced with safety engineering methodologies compliant with ISO 26262.

Aufgaben

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of system and safety engineers.
• Oversee system engineering activities for electric drive units.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage resource allocation.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

System Engineering

Project Management

Risk Management

Communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Systems Engineering

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SysML

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Posted:

21.06.2025

Expiry Date:

05.08.2025

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Job Description:

We offer you:

• A varied, interesting and challenging job
• Rapid integration into an international team
• Best development opportunities due to you commitment and flexibility
• An attractive remuneration model and ongoing training measures
• Independent acquisition of projects in an increasingly international environment
• Pleasant working atmosphere, attractive company locations and flexible deployment sites

The role:

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of system and safety engineers, providing direction, support, and career development opportunities.
• Oversee the full lifecycle of system engineering activities for electric drive units, including requirements management, system design, integration, validation, and verification.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including electrical, mechanical, and software engineers, to develop technical concepts for electric powertrain systems, ensuring they meet automotive performance and safety requirements.
• Ensure the team delivers high-quality engineering solutions for electric drive units within budget and on time.
• Establish and maintain system engineering processes, tools, and best practices specifically tailored for electric drive units to improve efficiency and ensure compliance with automotive industry standards.
• Drive the development and implementation of safety-critical systems for electric powertrains, ensuring compliance with automotive safety standards such as ISO 26262.
• Identify risks and work closely with safety engineers to implement mitigation strategies for electric drive unit systems.
• Act as the primary technical liaison for key stakeholders, including OEMs, suppliers, and internal teams, ensuring alignment on system architecture and performance targets.
• Support the acquisition process by providing technical expertise during customer meetings, proposals, and bid processes to secure new business opportunities in the electric vehicle sector.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships, acting as a trusted technical advisor and ensuring the team's responsiveness to customer needs and expectations.
• Keep abreast of industry trends, new technologies, and best practices in electric vehicle (EV) development to ensure the team's technical capabilities remain cutting-edge.
• Manage resource allocation, budget planning, and project schedules to optimize the team's performance and ensure successful project delivery for automotive applications.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in system engineering, with at least 3 years in a leadership role, ideally in the automotive or electric vehicle sector
• Proven experience in the development of electric drive units or electric powertrain systems, with a strong understanding of electric motor, inverter, and gearbox integration.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with a demonstrated ability to lead complex engineering projects in the automotive industry.
• In-depth knowledge of system engineering principles, processes, and tools, with a focus on electric vehicles.
• Experience with safety engineering methodologies and risk management in compliance with ISO 26262.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Experience in customer relationship management and involvement in the acquisition process for new projects or business development.
• Experience in electric vehicle development, with expertise in electric drive units and powertrain systems.
• Certification in safety standards such as ISO 26262, or similar.
• Familiarity with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) and tools such as SysML.
• Experience working with automotive OEMs and suppliers in electric powertrain projects.
• Proven experience supporting the acquisition and proposal process for technical solutions in the automotive industry