Senior Engineering Manager

Senior Engineering Manager (m/w/d) Responsible for the overall operation of the EU Application Engineering team in our global Product Line “Pneumatics Solutions” to meet company goals and objectives relative to technology development, product design and development for all customers' programs. Works closely with and supports Sales/Marketing to acquire and define new programs; supports production plants and process engineering as well as platform & innovation teams globally as necessary to meet company goals and to provide the most efficient design for manufacturing and assembly at the least cost and drive profitable growth. Performs the following duties personally or through subordinate staff. Responsibilities Ensure product is designed within industry standards and applicable specifications in a safe, cost‑efficient, and timely manner while following the APQP process. Ensure robust engineering procedures considering Systems Engineering, Requirements & Defects Management, HW/SW & Industrial Engineering. Review validation test plans and results, ensuring adequate test and validation methods are used. Provide feedback on design feasibility; review DVP&R and approve use of surrogate data where applicable. Support the financial and commercial objectives for Gentherm’s Pneumatics Solution Product line in Europe and actively support cost reduction initiatives. Drive continuous improvement of existing product design and internal processes to increase customer satisfaction (CI and VAVE initiatives). Generate input on resources and timing for Project Management from design through production and service. Manage engineering development meetings with customers and represent Gentherm in presentations or escalations. Oversee engineering team workload and resources. Assign tasks to team members, manage resource conflicts, and escalates to Engineering Director when necessary. Cover for team members when they are not present. Facilitate customer complaints and returns with feedback from Product Specialist and Program Manager. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or equivalent (Master's preferred). 10+ years of experience in automotive application engineering, product engineering, or technical sales within a Tier 1/Tier 2 environment. 5+ years of people‑management experience with a proven track record of developing high‑performing teams. Deep knowledge of automotive development processes (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, DFMEA). Strong system‑level understanding of at least one of the following: powertrain, thermal management, chassis, or electrification systems. Fluent in English and German. Benefits Structured onboarding. Exciting responsibilities at an international company. Option for hybrid work. Relevant training and development opportunities, including LinkedIn Learning. Team events. Company cafeteria. Company bike. #J-18808-Ljbffr