We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Optics Engineering Manager to lead a team of engineers focused on the design and development of advanced lighting systems for automotive applications. This role involves technical leadership, project management, and team development to deliver cutting-edge, high-performance lighting solutions that meet safety, regulatory, and aesthetic standards.

- Lead and manage a team of optics engineers in the design and simulation of automotive lighting systems (headlamps, tail lamps, DRLs, etc.).

- Oversee the development process from concept to production, ensuring alignment with customer requirements, industry standards, and internal quality benchmarks. (Development from RFQ to PROTO to SERIAL production)

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including mechanical, electrical, and software engineering, as well as styling and manufacturing.

- Review and approve optical designs, simulations, and validation plans.

- Ensure compliance with global automotive lighting regulations and standards.

- Manage project timelines, resources, and budgets effectively.





- Interface with OEM customers and suppliers to ensure successful project execution.

Software Knowledge: SPEOS, Lucid Shape, CATIA V5

Functional Competencies : Photometry and colorimetry, working experience on photometry goniometer

- Proven leadership experience managing engineering teams.

- Strong and proven knowledge of project from RFQ phase to Serial production phase with Lesson Learned experience.

- Strong knowledge of optical simulation and experience of Simulation Vs Actual

- Optics design experience of Head Lamp and Tail lamp .

- Understanding of automotive regulation of ECE/ADR /JIS/CCC/FMVSS/SAE/GULF

- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

- Fluent in English; additional languages (e.g., Czech or German) are a plus.

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