Module Lead-Cockpit & Console

What awaits you/ Job Profile

• •You will be managing and responsible for Cockpit, Console & Door Trim with cross functional team for the scope defined by module organization
• •You will be responsible for ensuring that the releases required for the managed parts scope including the product functions for respective carline
• •You will be responsible for reporting problems, risks, deviations from planning or targets, etc. and offering solutions/alternates for the same

What should you bring along

• •Minimum 15+ years of professional experience in automotive Cockpit and Console Design and Development and should have delivered at least 2 complete projects as Module Leader / Lead Engineer / equivalent role
• •Excellent collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholders to achieve set targets
• •A proactive, teamwork-oriented mindset with the ability to operate in a multicultural environment across different time zones.
• •Good communication and English language skills (German language is an advantage)
• •Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Must have technical skill

• •Manage and simultaneously bring together cross-functional development (features/functions, costs, weight, quality, deadline), validation, vehicle integration, development releases for all components of the module organization scope up to end of production (EOP)
• •Make technical decisions with respect to the Interior module teams (including but not limited to metal and plastic parts) and assume role of technical manager for the Lead Engineers / Team Leads in the module team
• •Document and carry out the change and maturity level management, risk considerations, etc. considering the project and integration milestones
• •Specify and agree upon targets, requirements, standards, methods etc. and ensure their distribution within the module in collaboration with respective stakeholders
• •Make decisions on changes within the specified cost limits for the module team
• •Manage, handle and resolve the areas for action identified in the context of the “problem management process” or the “risk management process”, report and document the status of the same
• •Act as representative in cooperation with the responsible purchasing department with respect to external partners for the scope defined by the module organization
• •Solid technical understanding of design intent, tolerances, and production feasibility.
• •Working knowledge of CATIA

Good to have Technical skills

• •Experience working with BMW Engineering
• •Lead regular module meetings with relevant stakeholders
• •Mediating and de-escalating conflicts within the Module team
• •Escalate with necessary supporting artifacts
• •Initiate and implement, process and product improvements, incorporating insights (“Lessons Learnt”).
• •Create general overview of all projects incl. the current status on goal achievement and design/development completion forecast as well as making and demanding decisions