Lead Engineer Child Safety (m/f/d)

Bayreuth, DE

CYBEX is a company that puts tomorrow’s people at the heart of its brand. Always questioning the status quo and not afraid of challenging the establishment, CYBEX has become not just a leader in child safety but is seen as an innovative lifestyle and fashion brand for parents. We offer car seats, baby carriers, kids furniture and strollers enabling parents to keep their little ones safe in style. After growing rapidly in the last few years, we look for ambitious talent to contribute to CYBEX’s success story.

 

Your areas of responsibilities:

 

  • Lead the end-to-end development of diverse technical child consumer products, with a specific emphasis on Car Seats, from conceptualization to series-production, incorporating electronic smart applications
  • Efficiently coordinate and oversee the team's activities, conducting regular reviews to ensure project alignment and progress
  • Assume a leadership role in small construction teams, demonstrating professional authority to drive project success
  • Independently construct intricate product components, demonstrating technical expertise.
  • Innovatively implement mechanical solutions and create freehand sketches for immediate visualization of concepts
  • Develop technical documentation and drawings for both existing and future products, catering to both internal and external stakeholders
  • Foster cross-functional teamwork within intercultural teams, serving as a vital interface with international designers, development teams, and suppliers
  • Provide intensive support to our foreign suppliers during series production launches, ensuring smooth and successful production runs
  • Integrate modification requests and collaborate on technical proposals for innovative solutions

 

Your Profile of Qualifications:

 

  • Successful completion of a technical qualification or technical engineering studies with a focus on mechanics, plastics, or a related field.
  • Several years of hands-on experience in the development of mechanical industrial or consumer goods, particularly those made of plastic or metal.
  • Proficiency in 3D Computer-Aided Design (CAD) tools, preferably PTC Creo
  • Strong knowledge of MS Office software.
  • Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with both internal teams and external partners
  • A precise, independent, and goal-oriented approach to work, ensuring high-quality results
  • Willingness to travel, including trips to China, to support project needs and collaborate with international teams
  • High flexibility to adapt to changing project requirements and priorities
  • Capacity to handle multiple tasks and responsibilities simultaneously, managing time and resources effectively
  • Strong ability to work collaboratively within a team, fostering cooperation and synergy among team members
  • Fluency in English is a requirement, good command in German is a plus

 

CYBEX operates globally and has employees from over 29 nations. If you are keen to leave your footprint in a swiftly growing business that offers plenty of opportunities to grow both on a professional and individual level, you’ve come to the right place. As part of Goodbaby International Holdings Ltd., CYBEX is dedicated to creating an inclusive working environment that encompasses diversity and equal opportunities. In addition to a competitive salary, attractive annual leave, and discounts on our products you’ll have the chance to develop your personal profile in an international environment.