Technischer Manager / Lead Engineer

Technischer Manager / Lead Engineer 

Bremen, Germany
Full-time
€80,000 – €90,000 EUR gross

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Technischer Manager / Lead Engineer to take overall technical responsibility for the architecture, design, and integration of complex automated systems. This role combines strategic system ownership with hands-on technical leadership in a technology-driven and regulated environment.

You will lead interdisciplinary engineering teams and ensure the successful delivery of high-performance, compliant, and scalable system solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership: Overall responsibility for system architecture, technical design, and integration of complex automated systems

• Team Leadership & Development: Lead and further develop an interdisciplinary engineering team (mechanics, electronics, embedded software, system integration, testing)

• Systems Engineering: Ensure functional, technical, and safety requirements throughout the full development lifecycle

• Agile Governance: Implement and optimize agile methods (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe)

• Cross-functional Coordination: Collaborate closely with project management, production, procurement, QA, and external development partners

• Technology Evaluation: Assess and integrate emerging technologies in automation, sensor technology, intelligent control systems, and digital networking

• Quality & Compliance: Ensure adherence to relevant standards and regulatory requirements (ISO, MIL, or comparable industrial standards)

• Mentoring & Culture: Support team growth and foster a performance-oriented engineering culture

Requirements

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field

• Minimum 7 years of experience in the development of complex technical systems, ideally in regulated or high-tech environments

• Strong expertise in automation and control engineering, systems engineering, and digital system integration

• Proven experience leading interdisciplinary engineering teams

• Experience in agile development environments (Scrum Master, Product Owner, Agile Coach certifications are a plus)

• Structured, solution-oriented mindset with strong accountability

• Excellent communication skills with internal and external stakeholders

• Fluency in German and English (written and spoken)

• Willingness to undergo security clearance in accordance with legal requirements

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package (€80,000–€90,000)

• Leadership role in high-impact engineering projects

• Innovative and technology-focused environment

• Opportunity to shape system architecture and engineering culture