Technical Project Lead, Automotive (m/f/d) | Embedded Software & Hardware Integration

Stellenbeschreibung:

We are looking for a candidate to join a leading automotive company based in Lippstadt as soon as possible. The position is for a Technical Project Lead, Automotive (m/f/d) | Embedded Software & Hardware Integration.

What awaits you

You will lead and coordinate technical teams focused on areas such as sensor monitoring, motor control, hardware interfaces, and embedded functions. In doing so, you will ensure that technical challenges are resolved effectively and that project deliverables are completed on time.
You will oversee technical development projects from planning through implementation and validation to delivery. In doing so, you will coordinate tasks, milestones, dependencies, resources, and priorities.
You develop, evaluate, and advocate for technical solutions. This also involves critically evaluating existing implementations and identifying new approaches, for example, in response to changed security requirements or the adaptation of existing applications.
You will serve as the primary point of contact for technical issues with customers as well as internal and external partners. You will communicate project progress, technical decisions, risks, and deviations clearly and in a solution‑oriented manner.
You ensure that customer, system, and hardware requirements are precisely understood, documented, and implemented. You also assist in clarifying interfaces between hardware, software, systems, mechanics, and testing.
You monitor technical risks, derive appropriate measures, and ensure compliance with relevant development processes. This includes, among other things, project reviews, quality gates, change and configuration management, and the tracking of KPIs.

What you should bring

Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering, preferably with a focus on hardware
Alternatively, a comparable technical education with several years of relevant professional experience
Several years of experience in a comparable role, ideally as a Feature Owner, Feature Product Owner, Technical Project Lead, or technical project manager
Experience leading technical teams in a complex development environment
Very good understanding of embedded systems, hardware interfaces, and technical system interdependencies
Experience in the automotive sector and with ECU development is a plus
Basic knowledge of Functional Safety / ISO 26262 is desirable; knowledge of ASPICE or ISO 21434 is also an advantage
Proficiency in using tools such as Jira, DOORS, Rhapsody, and MS Office
Strong communication skills, assertiveness, and the ability to convey complex technical concepts clearly and comprehensibly
A structured, solution‑oriented approach to work, as well as the ability to maintain a clear overview even in challenging project situations