Assignment Description

Our client in the automotive industry is currently seeking a Lead Engineer – Switches & WPC.

You will be part of their Switches & WPC team, which has an exciting future ahead as the Switches & WPC develop at a fast pace with changing design and technology. The Switches & WPC team belongs to Interior Room, where they develop the Displays, WPC, Switches, IP, Tunnel, and door panels.

The Switches & WPC team is now looking for a Lead Engineer for their development project. The team consists of members with competence in lead engineering, testing, software, and hardware, with a clear ambition to work cross-functionally. They need talented people on board—people with passion, energy, and the drive to deliver good products for their customers. They are an organization that will support you to develop and reach your full potential.

Main Responsibilities:

• Work as a Lead Engineer for their development teams, closely collaborating with suppliers.
• Lead and align the cross-functional engineering effort to meet time, technical, and cost targets for Switches & WPC.
• Manage many interfaces, both external and internal, in this demanding but rewarding position.
• Play a crucial role in building the new team-oriented culture, contributing to other competence areas within the team, such as testing, software, and hardware, based on your background and interests.
• Collaborate closely with the Product Owner, Engineering Manager, and other team members.

Qualifications:

• A degree of M.Sc. or B.Sc. in Electrical or Computer Science, or equivalent technical training.
• Documented project leader skills.
• More than 5 years of experience working within the automotive industry.
• Experience in hardware (HW) development is meritorious.
• Experience in software (SW) development is meritorious.
• Holds a valid Driving License: B.

Desired Attributes:

• A true team player.
• Structured with a good sense of detail.
• Driven and result-oriented.
• Willing to share best practices and learn from others.
• Strong multitasking skills.
• Great communication and excellent collaboration skills.
• Ability to prioritize and delegate tasks.
• Open-minded and innovative.
• Good English skills, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to manage large amounts of information and quickly acquire new knowledge.