Technical Project Lead - Innovations

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.

The role of Technical Project Lead – Innovations is based in our Exterior & Lighting Business Group in Nový Jičín, Czech Republic. 

Responsibilities:

• Lead innovation projects and coordinate mechanical, optical, and electronic engineering activities.
• Contribute hands-on technical expertise to the development of new product solutions.
• Develop feasible, cost-effective concepts for innovative automotive products.
• Own project planning, execution, and key deliverables within OP Mobility innovation processes.
• Act as a technical contact for customers and present new technologies and solutions.
• Cooperate with the IP team to avoid third-party IP infringement and support protection of new solutions.
• Identify innovation and cost optimization opportunities and support their implementation.
• Represent the company at technical meetings, conferences, and presentations.

Requirements:

• University degree in Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Electronics, or a related field.
• Experience leading technical or innovation projects, ideally in automotive.
• Strong technical background in mechanical, optical, or electronic engineering.
• Advanced English skills (C1) with confident communication.
• Experience with CATIA and MS Office.
• Strong presentation and stakeholder communication skills.
• Structured, proactive, and solution-oriented mindset.
• Valid driving license (Category B).

Benefits:

• 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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