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.

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

• 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

• 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

If this role fits your profile, we look forward to your application.

Recruiting Team

WAY Group
Frankfurter Ring 150
80807 München

E-Mail: Bewerbung@waygroup.de
Website WAY Group: www.waygroup.de