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Technical Program Lead – Automotive Industry

We are looking for an experienced Technical Program Lead – Automotive Industry with a strong background in the automotive industry to ensure the successful launch, technical performance, and long-term profitability of assigned automotive programs throughout the entire product lifecycle.

This position serves as a key technical interface between customers, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, Logistics, and Industrialization, requiring strong technical expertise, customer orientation, and cross-functional leadership.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead the successful launch of new automotive programs, from pre-series through serial production.

- Ensure production readiness, process maturity, tooling development, and capacity planning for assigned programs.

- Serve as the primary technical customer interface for product-related topics during serial production.

- Manage Engineering Changes (ECN/ECR) and coordinate their implementation across all relevant functional areas.

- Coordinate cross-functional activities with Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Quality, Logistics, and Industrialization teams.

- Lead technical problem-solving activities related to product performance and manufacturing processes.

- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, quality, cost reduction, and profitability.





- Monitor product contribution margins and develop action plans to improve program profitability.

- Coordinate supplier development activities related to material and technical changes.

- Participate in Steering Committee meetings, reporting project status, risks, action plans, and escalation topics.

- Support budgeting activities, CAPEX proposals, and financial forecasting for assigned programs.

- Maintain accurate SAP BOMs, routings, and technical documentation.

- Lead production transfer activities and support the implementation of best practices across general manufacturing locations.

- Ensure compliance with customer requirements, automotive quality standards, and corporate procedures.

Requirements

- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field.

- Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role within the automotive industry.

- Experience managing customer relationships within OEM and/or Tier 1 environments.

- Strong knowledge of automotive manufacturing processes and product development.

- Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.

- Core Tools: APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA.

- IATF 16949.

- VDA 6.3 / VDA 6.8.

- GD&T; interpretation.

- Lean Manufacturing and Problem-Solving methodologies.

- SAP – BOMs & Routings.

- Availability for occasional international travel.

- Advanced English.

- ? GERMAN LANGUAGE – MINIMUM B2 LEVEL (MANDATORY).

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