Senior Technical Engineer (f/m/d) - Paris or Munich

We are seeking a Senior Technical Engineer with a strong automotive systems perspective and industrial expertise to join our team!

In this high-impact role, you will lead technical and strategic studies to support innovation, product development, and design optimization within the automotive industry. Working in a collaborative, international environment, you will play a key role in generating deep insights that drive design decisions, optimize systems, and support our clients in navigating complex engineering challenges.

If you\’re motivated by big-picture thinking and ready to contribute to transformative projects, we’d love to hear from you.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender identity, nationality, or background. In line with German legal requirements, this role is open to all genders (m / f / d).

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead system-level technical assessments and strategic studies, with a focus on generating insights across engineering functions and structures;
• Analyze product design, materials, and manufacturing processes to identify innovation opportunities and inform decision-making;
• Conduct cross-domain benchmarking and trend analysis to uncover forward-looking design and process strategies;
• Deliver high-impact technical reports and executive-level presentations to internal and external stakeholders;
• Support strategic alignment between engineering, manufacturing, procurement, and product development teams;
• Promote best practices and knowledge sharing across international teams (India, China, North America, France; Germany).
• Drive all stages of the project lifecycle—from scoping and planning to execution and delivery;
• Translate complex technical findings into actionable recommendations that align with business and product goals;
• Maintain project momentum and stakeholder alignment through clear communication and structured reporting.

Requirements

Experience & Background :

• 15+ years of experience in the automotive industry or related fields;
• Engineering degree or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Systems Engineering;
• Cross-functional exposure is preferred, experience in multiple domains (e.g : product and process engineering, manufacturing, R&D, is a plus;
• Experience in upstream phase development and architecture-level thinking is highly valued.

Skills & Competence :

• Proven ability to generate optimization ideas and influence technical strategy and direction;
• Deep understanding of engineering principles, vehicle architectures, and product lifecycle.

Personal Attributes :

• Strong analytical and synthesis skills, with the ability to communicate clearly across cultures and disciplines;
• Self-driven, open-minded, and collaborative;
• Fluent in English (minimum B2 level), additional languages are a plus;
• Willingness to travel globally when required;

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