Lead Projector Engineer

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 €11.6 billion economic revenue in 2024, a global network of 150 plants and 43 R&D centers, OPmobility relies on its 40,500 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.

The Lead Projector Engineer plays a central role in the development of projector modules, ensuring robust, validated and reliable technical solutions while leading and mentoring the Projector Engineering team. The role of Lead Projector Engineer is based in our Exterior & Lighting Business Group in Nový Jičín, Czech Republic.

Responsibilities:

• Leading projector project teams and ensuring robust, reliable optical, mechanical and electronic solutions
• Following development processes and managing assigned small project team
• Managing BOMs, risks, and technical documentation
• Cooperating with OEMs, suppliers, and internal teams from concept to SOP
• Ensuring compliance with DFMEA, CAE, DV plans, and certification standards
• Leading night drives, homologation, PPAP deliverables
• Supporting innovation, cost optimization, and new business development
• Ensuring IP protection and sharing project lessons learned

Requirements:

• University degree in Optics/Physics or Mechanical Engineering or at least 3 years’ experience with development in automotive industry
• At least 3 years of experience in leading technical projects and customer communication
• Previous experience in projector/headlamp design and plastic injection is a big plus
• Advanced English (both written and spoken)
• Strong planning, decision-making, and presentation skills
• Leadership and team coordination abilities
• Customer and result orientation, stress management, and self-reliance

We offer: 

• Performance bonuses
• 5 weeks of vacation
• Flexible working hours
• Possibility to work from home
• Cafeteria system (benefit program)
• Company events
• Transport allowance
• Contribution to pension / life insurance
• Training and development courses
• Subsidized meals in company canteen

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.

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