Innovation Lead Engineer (M/F/D)

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Key Responsibilities

• 1
  Lead innovation projects from early discovery through to business case validation according to the process
• 2
  Identify and deeply understand customer pain points through direct engagement
• 3
  Translate insights into clear value propositions and quantified benefits
• 4
  Develop and validate business cases, including financial and strategic impact
• 5
  Collaborate closely with innovation engineer, platform innovation teams, sales & engineering, and prototype teams to design and develop customer-based innovations
• 6
  Guide regular technical direction while ensuring alignment with customer needs and business goals
• 7
  Balance feasibility, scalability, and cost-effectiveness in solution design
• 8
  Drive the identification and intellectual protection of innovative concepts
• 9
  Identify future opportunities based on market trends, customer insights, and technology evolution and collaborate with internal sales teams to align innovation with market opportunities
• 10
  Present concepts, progress, and value propositions to both technical and non-technical (top management) stakeholders
• 11
  Develop and maintain product innovation roadmaps aligned with business strategy
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  Prioritize initiatives based on value, feasibility, and strategic fit

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Innovation Management, or related field
• 5+ years of proven experience in leading innovation or product development projects
• Strong organizational skills, social competence, and enthusiasm
• Strong ability to translate customer needs into technical and business solutions
• Excellent communication skills in English & German
• Strategic and analytical mindset with hands-on execution capability
• Flexible, resilient, diligent, and reliable
• Automotive experience and CAD-design knowledge is a plus
• International travel up to 25% required

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