Group Design Leader – Interior & Exterior Systems

• Coordinate design and development activities for interior and exterior components (e.g. door trims, cockpit, bumpers, closures, lighting, mirrors)
• Ensure alignment with project timing, technical requirements, and cost targets across the product lifecycle
• Lead component development through the entire VPDS / DVP cycle, from concept to SOP
• Act as the main interface between engineering teams, suppliers, manufacturing, purchasing, and quality functions
• Organize and moderate Design Reviews, ensuring design maturity, issue tracking, and documentation
• Manage supplier relationships, ensuring compliance with technical regulations and design prerequisites (TR/DPR)
• Support change management, testing, and validation processes for assigned components
• Drive continuous improvement and support cross-functional collaboration throughout the development process

• Proven experience as Group Design Leader, Design & Release Engineer (D&R), or Project Engineer within automotive development
• Strong understanding of product development systems (e.g. VPDS, DVP, or equivalent)
• Knowledge of Catia V5 (plastics or sheet metal) and Teamcenter (PDM/PLM)
• Familiarity with local OEM process knowledge, article management, and KDP database
• Hands-on experience with FSS (Full Service Supplier) or Build-to-Print environments
• Excellent communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills
• Fluent English, proactive and structured working style
• A strong can-do mindset and high sense of ownership
• This role requires on-site collaboration at our Gothenburg location and candidates must hold valid work authorization in Sweden.

With more than 54 locations throughout Europe, the Bertrandt Group has been providing engineering and development solutions for the international automotive and aerospace industries since 1974. More than 12,000 employees use their know-how and innovative strength every day to support our customers – leading manufacturers and OEMs – with integrated solutions in management, design, and industrialization.

Bertrandt is now expanding into Sweden, establishing a strong and future-oriented presence in Gothenburg. Our activities cover a spectrum of expertise from electrical, electronics, and software development to design engineering, project management, quality, industrialization, and validation, all driven by innovation and a passion for technology.