Senior Project Engineer

About Lear:

Lear Corporation is the leading Tier 1 automotive supplier, providing all major car manufacturers worldwide with our world-class products in the areas of automotive seating and electrical systems.

Our products are developed and manufactured by a diverse, talented team of more than 161,000 employees. With facilities in 39 countries, Lear operates in every major automotive manufacturing region worldwide.
At the heart of the Swabian automotive industry is Lear's Sindelfingen site. Here, in the south of Stuttgart, around 250 employees are dedicated to developing high-quality vehicle seating and interior concepts. Our main customers are the German premium brands Daimler and Porsche.

For our Sindelfingen location, we are looking for:

Senior Project Engineer (m/f/d)

There are two positions available.

Your Responsibilities:

• Conduct research and benchmarking within the assigned area
• Create testing and product specifications
• Act as the interface between customers, engineering, quality, purchasing, and production teams
• Prepare management reports on design and deadline details
• Lead and coordinate project engineers in planning, organizing, and implementing development projects
• Take responsibility for operational aspects of the project, including budget control
• Plan and organize the project team according to project requirements
• Assign tasks to project team members (e.g., technical studies, product design, specifications, testing)
• Create and maintain project plans while ensuring quality and minimizing risks
• Review product designs for compliance with standards, customer requirements, and specifications
• Coordinate technical developments, scheduling, and problem-solving for design and testing
• Evaluate and approve design changes and specifications
• Take responsibility for design and architecture during development, prototype, launch, and throughout the product lifecycle
• Ensure product integrity and compliance
• Act as the primary customer contact and coordinate with internal departments (Sales, Systems, Purchasing)
• Define, implement, and monitor engineering processes
• Promote teamwork and team spirit, train and lead the engineering team
• Contribute to design decisions and changes to improve products and processes
• Lead project teams, including cost estimation and budget responsibility
• Develop, implement, and analyze technical products and systems, including design evaluations

Your Profile:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a comparable field
• Several years of experience in project management and product development
• Knowledge of product design and engineering processes
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Confident in dealing with customers and internal interfaces
• Structured and solution-oriented working style
• Good command of English, both written and spoken

We Offer:

• Excellent collaboration within an experienced team where trust is a key component
• Independent and responsible work as part of our philosophy
• Long-term prospects in a sustainably growing, international company
• Additional benefits: Flexible working hours and a flex-time account, free on-site parking, sports groups and subsidized fitness programs via Hansefit, job bike leasing, fresh fruit and free beverages (water, coffee), social events such as barbecues, company runs, Christmas parties, and more