Head of Body Complete

Head of Body Complete

Rimac Automobili

Zagreb, Croatia

Your Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support your team in delivering Body Complete engineering activities across all programs;
• Define team structure, guide development, and allocate workload effectively;
• Collaborate with Managers to determine outsourcing requirements and budget allocations;
• Oversee cost center budgeting, program approvals, and technical deliverables;
• Define engineering standards and core technical skills for your team;
• Drive innovation through collaboration with Technical Principals, Experts, and Concept Teams;
• Ensure practical problem-solving and continuous improvement across projects;
• Mentor team members and champion company values.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• Master’s degree in Engineering or a related field;
• 10+ years in the automotive or motorsport industry, ideally with OEM or Tier 1 experience;
• Proven leadership in managing technical teams and engineering programs;
• Strong understanding of Body Complete systems, technologies, and design processes;
• Familiarity with automotive engineering tools (DFMEA, DVP, Engineering Release, etc.);
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience in project planning tools (MS Teams, MS Outlook);
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills;
• Fluency in English (both written and spoken).

Who You Are

• Technically driven with a strong engineering background and a passion for high-performance vehicles;
• A leader who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment;
• Comfortable working independently while ensuring alignment with business targets;
• Motivated by innovation, excellence, and teamwork;
• Known for your ownership, accuracy, and ability to inspire others;
• Eager to pioneer future-proof technological solutions and foster collaboration across teams.