Senior Manager Validation, Testing & Safety – Automotive Interiors (m/f/d) | CAIP Munich

Senior Manager Validation, Testing & Safety – Automotive Interiors (m/f/d) | CAIP Munich

CAIP, a leading manufacturer of high-quality injection-molded automotive interior components, is expanding its presence in Europe. Our Munich site, close to major automotive hubs, serves as a key innovation and development center. We are seeking an experienced

Senior Manager Validation, Testing & Safety – Automotive Interiors (m/f/d)

to drive the setup, optimization and advancement of CAE processes at our Munich location.

Your Role: evaluate validation, testing, safety requirements during RFQ phase for major OEMs; the related interior products include IP, center console, door panel, pillar, trunk trim, side panel negotiate validation and test matrix with customers, present and review results with customers and internal design and manufacturing team coordinate all testing and validation in internal and external laboratory (ESP) including all required fixtures, parts and Tier-n parts control the requirements, time milestone and the quality of deliverables at each step organize systematic training for the domestic engineering team on European OEM testing, validation and safety requirements

Your Profile: Bachelor’s degree or above in mechanical engineering, vehicle engineering or related fields 3+ years of experience in testing, validation and safety for European OEMs or Tier-1 suppliers familiar with the main customer requirements and standards, technical requirements and submission standards relevant knowledge such as production manufacturing processes, DFM, CAE fluent in English and German; Chinese is a plus excellent communication and coordination skills, teamwork spirit and ability to cooperate with the project development schedule experience in managing multinational design teams is preferred

What We Offer: Shape the European expansion of CAIP Work in a dynamic, international environment Professional growth and influence on high-impact projects

Join us and play a key role in CAIP’s European transformation!