Team Lead AI & Innovation for Engineering & Operations (f/m/d)

Freudenberg Group; Wolfratshausen; Vor Ort; EUR 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Freudenberg Group seeks a visionary AI & Innovation leader to shape and drive AI-powered solutions across Engineering and Operations in a global context.

You will lead an international team, translate business challenges into AI initiatives, and champion scalable AI components and platforms to boost productivity and impact.

Qualifikationen

• Master’s or PhD in a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in AI, data science, software engineering or digital transformation.
• Experience leading AI initiatives from concept to adoption.
• Ability to work in cross-functional and international environments.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Deep expertise in AI and Generative AI, incl. agentic AI, ML, RAG, and data-driven development.

Aufgaben

• Lead and develop the AI & Innovation team by building capabilities and fostering a culture of experimentation.
• Drive AI and digital innovation by identifying high-value AI opportunities and translating business needs into initiatives.
• Lead adoption of AI solutions across Engineering and Operations and promote reuse of AI components.
• Advance automation and digital transformation by implementing AI-enabled workflows and intelligent tools.
• Ensure strategic alignment of AI initiatives with the overall AI strategy and business objectives.

Kenntnisse

AI leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Ausbildung

Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field

PhD in AI or related field

Tools

Azure cloud

LangGraph

MCP

Vector databases

LLMs

Agent frameworks

Jobbeschreibung

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!

Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop the AI & Innovation team by building organizational capabilities, fostering a culture of experimentation, learning, and continuous improvement, and supporting the growth and development of team members
• Drive AI and digital innovation by identifying high-value opportunities for AI, automation, and digitalization, evaluating emerging technologies and industry trends, and translating business needs into impactful AI initiatives and use cases that improve productivity, efficiency, and business performance
• Lead the adoption of AI solutions across Engineering and Operations, promoting the reuse of AI components and platforms, and maximizing business value through sustainable adoption
• Advance engineering automation and digital transformation by identifying automation opportunities, implementing AI-enabled workflows, and leveraging intelligent tools to improve productivity and operational efficiency
• Ensure strategic alignment of AI initiatives by aligning engineering automation, digitalization, and CAx activities with the broader AI strategy and organizational objectives

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or PhD in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related discipline
• At least 5 years of professional experience in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Software Engineering, Digital Transformation, or a related technology field
• Experience leading AI, innovation, automation, or digital transformation initiatives from concept through successful business adoption
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional and international environments, collaborating with business stakeholders, IT organizations, and external partners
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into business value
• Deep expertise in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Generative AI, including agentic AI architectures, machine learning, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and data-driven application development
• Strong knowledge of cloud technologies and AI platforms, preferably Microsoft Azure, including AI services, cloud-native architectures, and scalable enterprise deployments
• Practical experience with Large Language Models (LLMs), agent frameworks, LangGraph, Model Context Protocol (MCP), vector databases, and process automation platforms
• Ability to identify high-value business opportunities and translate business challenges into AI, automation, and digital innovation initiatives with measurable outcomes
• A passion for innovation and continuous learning, with a strong interest in emerging technologies and their practical application to improve productivity, efficiency, and competitiveness

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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