About this role
Sense the power of light
The ams OSRAM Group is a global leader in innovative light and sensor solutions. With more than 110 years of industry experience, we combine engineering excellence and global manufacturing with a passion for cutting-edge innovation enabling transformative advancements in the automotive, industrial, medical, and consumer industries. “Sense the power of light” – our success is based on the deep understanding of the potential of light and distinct portfolio of emitter and sensor technologies. Around 19,700 employees worldwide drive innovations alongside societal megatrends. Find out more about us on https://ams-osram.com
As Business Unit Automotive & Speciality Lamps we support our vision and strategy by expanding our leading position in the automotive lighting market in OEM and Aftermarket. We are in a global leadership position in the automotive lamps business in traditional and LED applications and offer industry leading products in LED lighting to global OEM customers (e.g. with exchangeable LED light sources). We also tackle new growth opportunities in the Aftermarket with our automotive care and equipment portfolio.
Your new responsibilities
The Technical Manager is responsible for delivering technical resources for New Product Development (NPD) and ensuring compliance and specifications for all legacy products. This role provides technical support, manages compliance testing within critical timelines, and ensures adherence to global standards.
- Lead technical compliance for global ACE products and manage all testing within defined timelines.
- Support Product Management in developing best-in-class products through benchmarking and user trials.
- Ensure all products meet EU, UK, NAFTA, and global compliance requirements; maintain technical documentation.
- Monitor legislative changes and implement compliance programs proactively.
- Coordinate with suppliers and internal teams to optimize product performance and cost.
- Manage compliance testing budgets and maintain accurate records.
- Provide training on legislation changes and represent the company in external technical groups.
Who we are looking for
- Degree in Engineering, Technical Sciences, or equivalent.
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in a technical role, ideally in automotive aftermarket.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; proficiency in MS Office.
- Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
- Interest in automotive products (if no prior industry experience).
- Full driving license; willingness to travel.
What we offer:
1. Competitive Salary: from £36,000 depending on experience
2. Pension Scheme: Employer 3% and employee 5% after 3 months’ service.
3. Holidays: 25 days’ paid holiday each year, increasing to 26 after 6 years. Plus, and extra 1 days holiday linked to birthday. Added to that are the 8 recognised Bank Holidays.
4. Life assurance.
5. Company enhanced Sick Pay.
6. Colleague Discounts on RING Products.
7. Health Care Scheme: Paid for by the Company with simply health after 3 months’ service.
8. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
9. Discounts and Eyecare Vouchers.
10. Opportunity to enrol in one of the salary sacrifice schemes for a car or cycle to work.
11. Company enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity pay.
12. Employee Recognition: Rewards for Employee of the Quarter, plus tokens of appreciation at different times during the year, eg on Employee Appreciation Day.
13. Learning and Development: We invest in our people’s development to give them the opportunity to achieve their full potential, which means as part of our Performance Development Review (PDR) process, we focus on regular learning and development opportunities. In addition to specific skills training, RING colleagues have access to OSRAM’s E-learning portal and the newly launched ams-OSRAM University which can also be accessed via LinkedIn.
14. Free On-Site Parking.
15. Working Arrangements: For roles which can be carried out remotely, we offer the opportunity to work from home up to two days per week.
Please contact Johanna Sieber for further information via JOHANNA.SIEBER@AMS-OSRAM.COM or +49 (941) 8502064.