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OPOP Mobility

Technical Project Leader(m/w/x)

Weißenburg in Bayern, Helmstedt
from USD 120,000 - 160,000 / year
Full-timeOn-siteSenior

Defining plastic part specifications with GD&T for automotive exterior systems. 5-10 years plastic parts development experience required. 4-day work week, 6 weeks vacation.

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in mechanical or plastics Engineering
  • 5–10 years’ experience in plastic parts development (automotive)
  • Strong knowledge of plastic design, injection molding, material, and GD&T
  • Experience in technical project management and cross-functional coordination
  • Analytical, structured, and results-oriented mindset
  • Strong communication skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Fluent in English and German
  • Willingness to travel

Tasks

  • Analyze customer needs and define product specifications
  • Define product design concepts using GD&T and feasibility
  • Ensure design for manufacturing, including assembly and painting
  • Consider plant constraints and packaging requirements
  • Lead risk analysis using DFMEA
  • Conduct design reviews
  • Define and develop tooling, including injection molds
  • Validate test equipment
  • Manage product validation for function, geometry, and cosmetics
  • Lead product and tooling tuning phases
  • Achieve performance and quality targets
  • Act as main technical interface with customers
  • Liaise with serial production throughout project development
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams
  • Define engineering scope of work (SOW)
  • Define project planning and deliverables
  • Manage project reviews
  • Track project actions
  • Ensure milestone achievement
  • Participate in feasibility studies
  • Participate in development milestones (QUAD, launch readiness)
  • Monitor development budget for hours and costs
  • Support cost optimization through design
  • Manage scope changes
  • Report deviations to the Project Manager
  • Support industrialization
  • Ensure smooth transfer to production plants
  • Troubleshoot technical issues during trials
  • Troubleshoot technical issues during production ramp-up
  • Maintain technical documentation
  • Update technical databases
  • Capitalize on lessons learned
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

Work Experience

  • 5 - 10 years

Education

  • Master's degree

Languages

  • EnglishBusiness Fluent
  • GermanBusiness Fluent

Tools & Technologies

  • plastic design
  • injection molding
  • GD&T

Benefits

Informal Culture

  • Collaborative work environment

More Vacation Days

  • Generous PTO

Retirement Plans

  • 401(k) matching

Healthcare & Fitness

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance

Learning & Development

  • Professional development opportunities

Other Benefits

  • Relocation assistance
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