Clarios Germany GmbH & Co. KG | Germany | 30xxx Hannover | Permanent position | Full time / Home office | Published since: 16.01.2026 on stepstone.de
Engineering Project Lead (m/f/d)
Join the world leader in advanced energy storage solutions and be part of the success story of VARTA®!At Clarios, we're powering today, into tomorrow.
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Creates and maintains detailed engineering level work plan as tool for guidance and proper engineering execution through ED, DV, PV and launch (as applicable) Leads Engineering Development Team (EDT) – mechanism for lapse engineering progress Publishes and maintains engineering Issues, Risks and Opportunities document Responsible for proper and timely completion of Design Sign Off (DSO), Requirements Sign Off (RSO), and Safety Sign Off (SSO) documentation for project gates Primary Battery Systems engineering contact to the customer Responsible for project Engineering budget and resource planning and tracking Coordinate the design efforts of functional engineering teams from multiple locations to ensure an optimal integrated system that meets overall. Participate in the specification and design of all battery components – cell, mechanical, software, and electronics/BMS. Manage cross-functional engineering teams to achieve an optimized system considering trade-off studies. Assist in the design for manufacturability (DFM) to ensure that the design of all components, sub-systems, and battery system optimizes the manufacturing process at the sub-assembly, battery system assembly, and vehicle assembly. Release complete battery system to assembly plant. Develop relationships with suppliers to help generate component specifications and to perform make vs. buy analysis in conjunction with functional groups. Support APQP efforts to ensure the delivery of a quality finished product and process. Assist in the development and implementation of a control plan. Manage engineering documentation to ensure a sensitive archive of information including engineering calculations, engineering drawings, intellectual property, DFMEAs, validation reports, meeting minutes, trip reports, and customer documents/communication. Manage or provide technical direction to designers, engineers, suppliers, and support personnel.
Your contribution: Experienced technical mentor and well proven professional with multiple successes that are easily identified. Internally recognized technical expert. Demonstrated capability of leading multiple programs with a defined problem but a non-obvious solution requires engineering experimentation, in-depth trade off analysis, and strategic implications of design solutions. Go to engineer for solving difficult and complex problems. Capable of clearly communicating technical topics across functions and leadership to achieve alignment and buy in. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Bachelor's degree in related field with extensive industry experience (15+ years) or (Preferred) Technical Master's degree (thesis track or equivalent) in related field with proven industry experience (10+ years) or (Preferred) Scientifically relevant Ph.D. from a technical rigorous program and institution with some industry experience (5-15 years) Proven experience in Systems Engineering or Technical Project Leadership, especially in the automotive industry. Strong understanding of low voltage lithium ion batteries including electronics and software is nice to have Experience with complex systems and automotive customers. Experience with automotive Functional Safety, ISO262 Experience in ASPICE Experience with JIRA and JAMA Excellent project management skills Team player, supportive attitude Fluency in English and German Willingness to travel up to 25% of the working time
Your benefits: What we offer you As a technology leader with strong brands (i.e. VARTA® and OPTIMA®), Clarios closely lives on the creativity, capability and satisfaction of its employees. we offer people with drive and power many good reasons to join us: Exciting professional tasks and challenges in a diverse international future-oriented environment with strong commitment to integrity, values, social engagement, and sustainability. Arrange your working hours and breaks flexible via our flexible working hours model and combine your professional and private life even better according to our above average number of vacation days, mobile work policy and company kindergarten. A competitive remuneration package, including additional payments as well as company pension scheme. Your well-being is very important to us: Take advantage of our preventive health care search as fitness center, physiotherapist, modern office environment, healthy canteen, team and company events or hobby clubs. Stay fit while at the same time positively contributing to our environment: Lease your company bike. Our well-advanced onboarding process and buddy program supports you to quickly grow into the position and team. By using the offering in our Learning Academy, LinkedIn Learning and EMEA Mentoring Program you will be able to further grow professionally and personally. Last, but not least we support you in relocating and finding an apartment in your work location, if applicable and depending on individual factors.
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Location
![]() | Clarios Germany GmbH & Co. KG | |
| Hannover | ||
| Germany |
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