I Manage this role : Krithika P
ARM Group is hiring a “Lead Design Engineer” for one of its clients in Hesse, Germany
Role Alignment
• The incumbent will be based out of Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany and work in close collaboration with the PACCAR R&D team.
• This is a high-impact R&D role focused on early-stage product concept development through final design execution.
• The individual must be comfortable operating in a customer-facing innovation environment.
Core Expectations
The ideal candidate will:
• Lead new product concept creation aligned with customer expectations.
• Translate functional requirements into feasible, manufacturable product designs.
• Drive concept studies focused on performance, durability, weight optimization, and product differentiation.
• Partner cross-functionally with R&D, engineering, and related functions to ensure design alignment.
• Support RFQ and value-engineering initiatives through strong technical input.
• Conduct benchmarking studies to strengthen solution development.
• Take full ownership from concept ideation through design validation (not limited to pure design execution).
Background Preference
• Casting experience is preferred due to the product landscape.
• However, strong mechanical product development professionals with end-to-end concept-to-design ownership will be considered, even without direct casting experience.
Compensation Alignment
• Base Salary
• Performance-based bonus structure
Disclaimer:
ARM GROUP LLC is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnic origin, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected under the German General Equal Treatment Act (Allgemeines Gleichbehandlungsgesetz – AGG).
We expressly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including persons with disabilities (Schwerbehinderte). Applicants with disabilities will be given preferential consideration in the case of equal suitability, in accordance with applicable German law. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process.
By applying for this position, you consent to ARM GROUP LLC processing your personal data for recruitment purposes in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable German data protection laws (BDSG). Your data will be treated confidentially and used solely for the purpose of evaluating your candidacy. You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data at any time, subject to legal retention requirements.
ARM GROUP LLC acts solely as a recruitment partner. The final hiring decision rests exclusively with the client company.
Please note that this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. Responsibilities may evolve in accordance with business needs and applicable labor regulations.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Germany or the European Union at the time of application. Where required, valid residence and work permits must be in place.