At our company, we specialize in developing premium fuel systems, electrical systems, and aftermarket parts for internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles and industrial applications. We prioritize creating products that are clean, efficient, and high-value, understanding that the decisions we make today shape the world of tomorrow. Our mission? To pioneer the cleanest ICE technology: carbon-free combustion.

Quality is paramount in everything we do. With over a century of rich expertise and technological innovation, we continuously uphold our legacy.

Job Purpose:

As a Component Application Leader, you will spearhead technical projects, overseeing various technical activities to support our customers. This entails collaborating with cross-functional teams comprising product and manufacturing engineering, project management, and customer managers. Responsibilities range from preparing and delivering design reviews to organizing customer meetings and addressing specific requests.

Assigned projects encompass advanced and business pursuit activities, serial development, and serial support. Advanced and business pursuits offer opportunities to explore regional markets, engage with existing and potential customers, and anticipate future requirements. Serial development and support projects focus on specific customer applications to develop and industrialize relevant products.

Reporting to the Application Engineering Component Manager, the Component Application Leader plays a pivotal role in:

Adhering to company values, policies, standards, and procedures, including safety, quality, and environmental initiatives.
Collaborating within assigned functional and project core teams, following established frameworks and procedures.
Executing tasks to meet core team and project objectives in terms of cost, quality, and timing.
Identifying and escalating risks and issues to core team members and management promptly.
Preparing reports, presentations, and technical documentation for internal and customer use.
Presenting technical updates in internal reviews, customer meetings, and supplier interactions.
Providing clear analysis and summaries to facilitate decision-making processes.
Applying engineering standards, procedures, and methodologies throughout project execution.
Leveraging problem-solving techniques to address project challenges effectively.
Analysing technical requirements and gaps, utilizing specifications, BOMs, DFMEA, simulations, and engineering drawings.
Creating development plans, defining BOM content, design activities, and validation plans.
Tracking and coordinating engineering activities to meet project timing requirements.
Preparing product/system release documentation and contributing to the Lessons Learned process.

What We're Looking For:

Mandatory:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant engineering or business discipline.
Proven experience working directly with customers.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey information effectively across all levels of the organization.
Substantial product knowledge of FIE components or systems.Desirable:

Fluency in English, French, or German, depending on localization.
Experience in project management.
Proficiency in applying FMEA methodology.
Team management skills.
Understanding of product/system functionality.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, simulations, and BOMs.
Familiarity with GES operations.
Competence in change management processes.
Experience with Product Development Process (PDP), system integration, calibration, or software system function backgrounds