Job Description
Your challenge:
Drive end-to-end transparency and management of product and variant complexity in R&D.
Lead cross-functional complexity and value engineering initiatives (e.g., Design-to-Value, cost optimization, consolidation, standardization, reuse)
Own and evolve methods, standards, templates, and governance for complexity management across the organization
Provide functional coaching and foster a Community of Practice; enable teams with tools, methods, and best practices
Collaborate closely with Engineering, Product Management, Operations/Manufacturing, Purchasing, Finance, and Quality
Build and apply BI-driven dashboards and analytics to support decision-making and management reporting
Prepare and moderate decision-making in relevant technical and cross-functional committees (e.g., change boards, variant councils)
Your Profile:
Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering, or a comparable technical qualification
Experience:
3–5 years of relevant experience in the automotive or automotive supplier industry
Background in complexity management, value analysis/value engineering, cost-reduction engineering, or technical project management
Proven experience leading virtual, multifunctional, and multicultural project teams
Willingness to travel to manufacturing plants as required
Expertise:
Strong technical and methodological expertise in product development, variant management, and engineering processes
Solid understanding of the end-to-end value chain from R&D to production, including cost drivers, cost modeling, and impact analysis
Experience analyzing product and variant complexity and defining effective measures for complexity and cost reduction
Digital and data fluency: confident with BI dashboards (e.g., Power BI) and ERP/PLM systems (e.g., SAP, Teamcenter/Windchill); advanced Excel skills; SQL/Python is a plus
Strong stakeholder management capabilities with the ability to navigate different priorities
Structured and methodical approach to project and program management in complex, global environments
Language Skills: Fluent English, written and spoken. Additional languages are an advantage.
Personality:
Analytical thinker with a systemic and impact-oriented mindset
Agile, iterative working approach (plan – execute – review)
Clear and effective communicator with strong presentation skills
Proactive, structured, and solution-oriented working style
Strong problem-solving abilities and the ability to understand technical issues in a broader business context
Confident and assertive in handling diverse stakeholder interests
Diversity and inclusion are part of our DNA. We select solely based on the best talent. We therefore welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, gender, origin, ethnicity, disability, or any other characteristics protected by law.
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Social Benefits
You work with a high degree of autonomy and decision-making freedom
Performance-based compensation and comprehensive social benefits
Flexible working hours/trust-based working time, plus 30 days of vacation
Hybrid working option: 4 days office - 1 day home (children unter 12: 3 days office - 2 days home)
Everyone has Talent: Our talent management process supports your professional development
In-house company restaurant
Reserved places in a private daycare center nearby (for both under-3 and over-3 children)
A modern company pension plan to complement your statutory pension insurance
Additional private health insurance (e.g., dental insurance)
A wide range of discounts through our Corporate Benefits Portal (e.g., on vacations, fashion, insurance, etc.)
Mobility benefits: subsidy for the Germany Ticket, JobRad leasing, and e-charging stations in the free company parking garage with a company charging rate