Senior 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 €11.4 billion economic revenue in 2023, a global network of 152 plants and 40 R&D centers, OPmobility relies on its 40,300 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.

We are looking for a strategic and technically skilled Senior Lead Projector Engineer to lead the development of innovative projector systems and mentor engineering teams. If you have experience in optical design, plastic injection technologies, and technical leadership – we’d love to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

• Lead projector project teams and ensure robust, reliable optical solutions
• Define development processes and mentor Lead Projector Engineers
• Manage BOMs, risks, and technical documentation
• Cooperate with OEMs, suppliers, and internal teams from concept to launch
• Ensure compliance with DFMEA, CAE, DV plans, and certification standards
• Lead night drives, homologation, PPAP deliverables, and audits
• Support innovation, cost optimization, and new business development
• Ensure IP protection and share project lessons learned

Requirements:

• University degree in Optics or Physics
• 3+ years of experience in projector/headlamp design and plastic injection
• Experience in leading technical projects and customer communication
• Advanced English (German/French is a plus)
• Strong planning, decision-making, and presentation skills
• Leadership, mentoring, and team coordination abilities
• Customer and result orientation, stress management, and self-reliance

What we offer:

• Competitive salary
• Annual performance-based bonus
• Seniority and jubilee bonuses
• Travel allowance
• Vacation and Christmas bonuses
• Private pension insurance
• Social fund and healthcare support
• Assistance for employees' children
• Company catering/meal plan
• Employee loan program

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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