Main Lighting Modules Team Leader (m/f/d)

OP Mobility; Herbrechtingen; Vor Ort; EUR 80.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

OP Mobility is seeking an Engineering Project Lead to steer projector development projects for OEM customers in the lighting domain. You will ensure robust optical solutions, coordinate cross-functional teams, and act as the main technical contact from concept to serial production.

The role requires a university engineering degree and 2+ years in technical project leadership, with English fluency and German knowledge as a plus in an international environment. Driving license B is required.

Qualifikationen

• University degree in engineering or technical field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in technical project leadership or management.
• Experience in optics or lighting and in the automotive industry is a plus.
• Preferred: automotive lighting, headlamp design, plastic injection technology or electronic design.
• Strong coordination and communication skills; experience presenting to customers.
• Ability to work in a cross-functional and international environment.
• Fluent in English; basic knowledge of German is ideal.
• Driving license B.

Aufgaben

• Lead and coordinate the projector project team, ensuring delivery of robust, reliable optical solutions on time, on quality and on cost.
• Act as first point of contact for Lead Projector Engineers, including technical guidance.
• Own Product Development tasks from concept through feasibility to final product design.
• Manage the projector's mechanical BOM, risks & opportunities, and ensure application of design standards and customer-specific requirements.
• Act as the main technical contact for internal/external stakeholders, from concept through launch of serial production.
• Drive DFMEA, DV/PV plans, testing, certification and on-time PPAP delivery, in line with customer and legal requirements.
• Lead Technical Design Reviews and support homologation, from OK2TOOL through launch.
• Identify innovation and cost-optimization opportunities through benchmarking and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support new business development with technical input when needed.
• Ensure IP protection for new design solutions in coordination with the legal team.

Kenntnisse

Technical project leadership

Optics / Lighting

Automotive industry

Cross-functional collaboration

English fluency

German (basic)

Ausbildung

University degree in engineering or technical major

Jobbeschreibung

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Engineering Project Lead (m/f/d)

Ready to take on meaningful challenges and shape the next generation of mobility?

Joining OPmobility means stepping into a global group with a purpose to keep people and goods moving safely, smarter, and sustainably everywhere.

You will be responsible for leading the technical execution of an assigned projector development project for OEM customers, ensuring the delivery of robust and reliable optical solutions, on time, on quality and on cost, within the Lighting business.

You will coordinate the project team and technical activities within your assigned perimeter, acting as the key point of contact both internally and externally for the project, within an international context.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate the projector project team, ensuring delivery of robust and reliable optical solutions on time, on quality and on cost
• Act as first point of contact for Lead Projector Engineers, including technical guidance.
• Own Product Development tasks for a successful development from concept through feasibility to the final product design
• Manage the projector's mechanical BOM, risks & opportunities, and ensure application of VLS design/process standards and customer-specific requirements
• Act as the main technical contact for internal/external stakeholders, from first concept through launch of serial production
• Drive DFMEA, DV/PV plans, testing, certification and on-time PPAP delivery, in line with customer and legal requirements
• Lead Technical Design Reviews and support homologation, from OK2TOOL through launch
• Identify innovation and cost-optimization opportunities through benchmarking and continuous improvement initiatives
• Support new business development with technical input when needed
• Ensure IP protection for new design solutions in coordination with the legal team

Profile:

• University degree (Bachelor's, Master's or Dr.) with engineering or technical major
• Minimum 2 years of experience in technical project leadership or technical project management
• Experience in the optics or lighting sector and in the automotive industry is a plus
• Preferred is experience in automotive lighting, headlamps design, plastic injection technology or electronic design
• Strong coordination and communication skills, with daily experience presenting to and communicating with customers
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional and international environment
• Fluent in English; basic knowledge of German is ideal
• Driving license B

At OPmobility, people truly matter. We are committed to building inclusive teams, promoting diversity and equality, and ensuring that every application is considered fairly - because the future of mobility is built by diverse perspectives, bold ideas, and people who dare to move forward.

Innovation is therefore not a buzzword, but a natural part of everyday work. You’ll grow in an international environment where cutting-edge technologies, industrial excellence, and real-world impact come together to tackle the challenges of tomorrow’s automotive industry.

Founded in 1946 by Pierre Burelle, OPmobility, known until 2024 as Plastic Omnium, has transformed itself into a player in sustainable and connected mobility. Today, OPmobility develops technological solutions across four areas of expertise: exterior and lighting systems, the integration of complex modules, technologies related to energy storage, hydrogen and electrification, and a division dedicated to the development of embedded software and digital solutions.

With €11.5 billion in revenue in 2025, 152 factories, 40 R&D centers, and nearly 38,100 employees across 28 countries, OPmobility combines global scale with local impact. All driven by a shared ambition to accelerate the automotive energy transition. This position requires strict adherence to information security guidelines as well as the confidential handling of sensitive data.