Technical Project Leader (m/f/d)

Hungry for challenges? Join a group with innovation at its heart and contribute to the automotive revolution!

OPmobility is a world-leading provider of innovative solutions for a unique, safer and more sustainable mobility experience. Innovation-driven since its creation, the Group develops and produces intelligent exterior systems, customized complex modules, lighting systems, clean energy systems and electrification solutions for all mobility companies. With a €11.5 billion economic revenue in 2025, a global network of 152 plants and 40 R&D centers, OPmobility relies on its 38,100 employees to meet the challenges of transforming mobility.

Our ambition? Provide automakers with cutting-edge equipment and solutions to develop tomorrow’s clean and connected car.

As a Technical Project Leader (m/f/d) you are responsible for our Exterior plastic parts from concept to serial production, ensuring Quality, Cost, and Timing (QCT). This position can be located in Munich, Weissenburg or Sterbfritz.

Responsibilities:

• Act as main technical interface with customers and serial production side throughout the project development
• Analyze customer needs (OEM) and define product specifications and design concepts (GD&T, feasibility)
• Manage design for manufacturing (Injection, Paint and assembly, plant constraints, packaging)
• Animate risk analysis (DFMEA) and design reviews
• Define, develop, and validate tooling (injection molds and test equipment)
• Manage product validation (functional, geometrical, and cosmetic)
• Lead product and tooling tuning phases to achieve performance and quality targets
• Coordinate cross-functional teams (design, validation, tooling, material)
• Define engineering scope (SOW), planning and deliverables
• Manage project reviews, track actions, and ensure milestone achievement
• Participate in feasibility studies and development milestones
• Monitor development budget (hours, costs) and support cost optimization through design
• Manage scope change impacts for Cost and  timing
• Drive industrialization transition and ensure smooth production in plant
• Troubleshoot technical issues during trials and production ramp-up
• Maintain and update technical documentation and data-bases
• Capitalize on lessons learned and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

Competencies & 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 (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing)
• 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

As a responsible company, OPmobility pays particular attention to diversity and equality within its teams and the Group commits to treat all job applications equally.