Product Engineering Team Leader

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Optics Engineering Manager to lead a team of engineers focused on the design and development of advanced lighting systems for automotive applications. This role involves technical leadership, project management, and team development to deliver innovative, high-performance lighting solutions that meet safety, regulatory, and aesthetic standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of optics engineers in the design and simulation of automotive lighting systems (headlamps, tail lamps, DRLs, etc.).
• Oversee the development process from concept to production, ensuring alignment with customer requirements, industry standards, and internal quality benchmarks. (Development from RFQ to PROTO to SERIAL production)
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including mechanical, electrical, and software engineering, as well as styling and manufacturing.
• Review and approve optical designs, simulations, and validation plans.
• Ensure compliance with global automotive lighting regulations and standards.
• Manage project timelines, resources, and budgets effectively.
• Interface with OEM customers and suppliers to ensure successful project execution.

Software Knowledge

• SPEOS, Lucid Shape, CATIA V5

Functional Competencies

• Photometry and colorimetry, working experience on photometry goniometer
• Proven leadership experience managing engineering teams.
• Strong and proven knowledge of project from RFQ phase to Serial production phase with Lesson Learned experience.
• Strong knowledge of optical simulation and experience of Simulation Vs Actual
• Optics design experience of Head Lamp and Tail lamp .
• Understanding of automotive regulation of ECE/ADR /JIS/CCC/FMVSS/SAE/GULF
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Fluent in English; additional languages (e.g., Czech or German) are a plus.