About this role
About the Job
We are expanding our customer business in China and preparing series production of our electric motors for central and in-wheel drive applications. As Technical Project Lead Customer Applications, you take customer projects from the first RFQ through to SOP.
You are the primary technical interface for our customers, translating vehicle and customer requirements into clear technical specifications for our engineering teams in Shanghai and Garching. Working closely with system and mechanical engineers, suppliers and manufacturing, you ensure projects stay on track technically and are ready for successful industrialization.
As part of our growing China team, you will have the opportunity to shape how we manage customer projects and support the development of our local organization.
Your Tasks
Lead technical customer projects from RFQ to SOP, managing timelines, technical risks and open issues Act as the main technical contact for OEM customers and lead technical discussions, workshops and design reviews Translate customer requirements, duty cycles, load cases and environmental conditions into clear technical specifications Support customer acquisition activities in China through technical input, feasibility studies and risk assessments Support vehicle integration activities including packaging, structural loads, thermal performance and NVH Define and align mechanical, electrical and thermal interfaces between our electric drive systems and the vehicle Collaborate with engineering teams to define system architectures for specific customer applications Drive DFMEA activities, validation plans and prototype testing together with engineering teams Ensure designs are ready for series production in China (DFM/DFA) and work closely with suppliers and manufacturing teams through SOP Coordinate closely with engineering and project teams in Garching and support cross-functional collaboration across international teams
Your Profile
Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field 8+ years of experience developing electric drive systems (electric axle, electric motor or powertrain), ideally at an OEM or Tier 1 supplier Experience as a Technical Project Lead or primary technical customer interface in automotive development projects Strong understanding of vehicle integration, including NVH, thermal performance, structural loads and packaging constraints Experience with automotive development processes through SOP, including DFMEA, validation and industrialization Proven ability to manage customer-facing development projects in a cross-functional and international environment Structured and pragmatic way of working, with the ability to operate effectively in a growing organization where processes are still being established Fluent Mandarin and very good English; experience working with German teams is a strong advantage