Senior Manager, Motion Systems

We are seeking a Senior Manager, Motion Systems to lead our team in Shanghai. You will be responsible for leading team development, including recruitment, capability building, performance management, and continuous improvement. You will own the department roadmap, aligning technical strategy, business objectives, and employee development. You will ensure timely, cost-effective, and high-quality chassis project delivery, act as the main technical contact for customers, and maintain strong customer relationships. You will drive innovation in AI-enabled and data-driven chassis technologies, lead technical project acquisition, and improve engineering processes, testing methods, and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead team development, including recruitment, capability building, performance management, and continuous improvement.
• Own the department roadmap, aligning technical strategy, business objectives, and employee development.
• Ensure timely, cost-effective, and high-quality chassis project delivery.
• Act as the main technical contact for customers and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Drive innovation in AI-enabled and data-driven chassis technologies.
• Lead technical project acquisition, including estimation, proposals, and customer presentations.
• Improve engineering processes, testing methods, and best practices.
• Enable effective cross-functional and global collaboration.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by the manager.

Requirements

• Degree in Vehicle Engineering, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of chassis engineering experience in China, covering vehicle dynamics and hardware/software development.
• 5+ years of leadership experience in team development and change management.
• Strong knowledge of chassis systems, controller integration, and ADAS/AD interfaces.
• Solid understanding of vehicle development, production processes, and industry standards.
• Experience in vehicle platform development and vehicle launch is a plus.
• Experience with ISO 26262 functional safety processes.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills, with a structured and ownership-driven mindset.
• Strong vehicle dynamics evaluation and driving skills on proving grounds and public roads.
• Fluent in Chinese and English; German is a plus.

What we offer

• Flexible working time models, including remote working, flexible working hours, or sabbaticals.
• A wide range of programs to support the balance between work and family, including childcare services, holiday childcare programs, parent networks, and a family support service.
• Sustainable mobility options, including discounted Deutschlandtickets, bicycle leasing, and a comprehensive charging infrastructure for electric vehicles at our sites.
• Comprehensive retirement and insurance options, including the Porsche VarioRente, the Porsche Pension Plan, the MetallRente, and occupational disability insurance.
• Fair and performance-based compensation according to the collective agreement, including voluntary special payments, Christmas and vacation bonuses, and special bonuses for anniversaries.
• Employee discounts on Porsche lifestyle products and convenient services like DHL parcel lockers.
• Subsidized meal options with fresh, seasonal, and regional dishes in modern cafeterias, as well as sustainable to-go options.
• Holistic approach to health care, including check-ups, vaccinations, ergonomic consulting, digital tools, and comprehensive support through our health management.
• Appealing options for purchasing or leasing vehicles, including exclusive long-term leasing offers and special discounts on Porsche, Volkswagen, Audi, and Ducati models.