VP - Head of DACH (Munich)

Avatr Technology

AVATR Global Design Center is looking for a Senior Lighting Designer — a multi-talented design professional who sits at the intersection of interior design, exterior design, and brand innovation. You will become part of our experienced and international AVATR Design Team in Munich. Here we strongly believe in the power of design as a propeller towards continuous innovation and breaking boundaries. Our design-driven philosophy is at the core of our company, influencing every product we create, every service we provide, and every relationship we nurture.   What you will do: * Create and maintain a holistic overlook of all lighting activities in Avatr including Exterior and Interior as well as grills and animations * Co-ordinate Ligthing development activities with SE, CAS & PM + Interior and Exterior Design * Supervise creative development of all lighting activity * Supervise and Drive lighting innovations for all current and future projects * Create project lighting strategies based on Avatr DNA for all upcoming projects * Prepare and co-ordinate Head and VP presentations * Support Rim activities and other exterior detail activities * Mentor younger designers   What you will bring: * Bachelor’s degree or above in Automotive Design, Industrial Design, Transportation Design, Lighting Design, or a related field * Strong experience in creative thinking, user-focused ideation, and brand-driven lighting concepts, with a high level of attention to detail * Over 7 years of automotive lighting design or related experience, with a strong portfolio showcasing production-ready projects and concept development * Deep understanding of automotive lighting systems, including exterior and/or interior lighting, light signatures, and integration with vehicle architecture * Knowledge of lighting technologies, materials, regulations, and production processes * Strong 2D & 3D digital capabilities. Proficiency in tools such as Photoshop, Blender, and Microsoft Office is required; experience with Alias, VRED, Figma, or lighting simulation tools is a plus * Ability to think three-dimensionally with a refined sense of light, form, surface, and graphic identity, balancing aesthetics with technical feasibility * Experience collaborating cross-functionally with engineering and other design teams to bring concepts into production * Ability to translate brand identity and cultural insights into distinctive lighting signatures * Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus   What We Offer: * Competitive Salary: Reflecting your skills and experience. * Hybrid Working: Flexibility to work both remotely and in the office. * Health & Wellness: Access to the Wellhub Pass for your well-being. * Employee Development: Learning opportunities and training programs to support your career growth. * Transport Support: Deutschland ticket or fuel card. * Meal Allowance: For lunch at the canteen. * Gifts: Celebratory gifts for work anniversaries and Chinese New Year. * Company Events: Regular team-building and social activities. * Optional Company Pension Scheme: Available based on your needs. * Inclusive Culture: A diverse, supportive environment where every voice is valued.     Thank you for considering joining our team! We look forward to hearing from you and hope you become a part of our company. If you are interested in the position, please apply now. We are excited about the possibility of working together to create a bright future!

Manex AI

About Us Manex AI is on a mission to enable autonomy for the world's leading organizations and is currently building autonomous factories. After raising our Seed Round from Lightspeed and BlueYard and winning leading enterprise manufacturing customers, we are now focused on scaling operations across all departments. With our world-class team, we are looking for the key individuals who will help take us to the next level and build a truly outstanding organization. Your Role As VP Customer Success, you will own how Manex AI delivers measurable impact on the factory floor, from first pilot to global rollout. You combine senior project leadership with a deep understanding of production and data, and you build the team and the relationships that turn our platform into lasting customer value. Industry leaders such as BMW, Audi, BSH, Stellantis, Liebherr, Still, TDK Electronics, and Henkel already rely on Manex AI. You will work with major clients from Day 1, take decisions that shape the company, and build up autonomous factories together with them. This is a high-impact, full-time leadership position based in Munich within an exceptional team. It requires a high level of personal responsibility, a strategic and analytical mindset, strong drive, high motivation, and a shared ambition to win together. Your Responsibilities * Lead and oversee complex customer projects, ensuring delivery from pilot to global rollout * Drive project management and coordination of integrations across industries * Guide and mentor sales, ops, and tech stakeholders within cross-functional project teams * Build and strengthen long-term customer relationships with enterprise stakeholders, from shop floor to C-level * Strategically expand and manage the Customer Impact Team * Take an active role in the strategic development of the business model and product What Sets You Up for Success * Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or similar (industry PhD a strong plus) * 5 to 10 years of professional experience in consulting, automotive, manufacturing, or tech * Good understanding of AI, software, and production processes * Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and orchestrate stakeholders * Business-fluent in German and English * Based in Munich or willing to relocate, ready to go all-in with us What We Offer * A unique opportunity to lead a top-tier team * Top-of-market compensation with equity package * A best-in-class network (funding, industry, and talent) across Europe and the US * A fast-paced environment backed by the world's best investors with the world's leading organizations as customers Are you ready to lead European autonomy at scale? Apply now!

Vaeridion

YOUR MISSION As VP Finance (all genders) at VÆRIDION, you will build and lead the financial backbone of a capital-intensive deep-tech aerospace scale-up. You will drive financial steering, ensure strong finance hygiene, and lead financing and fundraising activities to support our transition from development to industrialization. You will work closely with the executive leadership team and act as a key strategic partner across engineering, manufacturing, and business functions. A strong focus of this role lies on structuring and executing asset financing, venture debt, development credits, and fundraising activities in a dynamic, high-growth environment. YOUR DAY-TO-DAY * Own company-wide financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes. Establish scalable financial governance, reporting standards, and KPI frameworks.  * Build scalable finance processes, tools, and systems supporting the transition from startup to industrial manufacturing organization. Partner closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Program Management, and Business teams to support data-driven decisions. * Structure and execute asset financing solutions for equipment, tooling, and production assets. Lead structuring and negotiation of venture debt and development credit financing. Build and manage relationships with banks, debt providers, and financing partners. * Support equity fundraising processes including financial modeling, investor materials, and due diligence. Own financial data rooms, investor reporting, and financing-related analysis. * Support building and developing the finance function as the company scales. Act as sparring partner for executive leadership on financial strategy, risk, and capital allocation. YOUR PROFILE * Around 10 years of experience in Finance, Corporate Finance, Structured Finance, Investment, or similar. Experience in at least one startup, scale-up, or fast-growing dynamic environment is strongly preferred. * Proven experience in capital-intensive industries such as deep tech, aerospace, manufacturing, hardware, energy, or mobility. * Hands-on experience in at least two of the following areas: Asset financing, Venture debt, Development / innovation credits, Project financing, Equity fundraising support * Strong financial modeling and scenario planning skills. Experience negotiating financing structures and term sheets. Understanding of manufacturing cost structures and CapEx planning. * Experience with public funding landscapes in Germany or the EU is a plus. Experience in regulated or certification-driven industries is a plus. * Strong ownership mindset with ability to operate strategically and execute operationally. * Ability to work in ambiguous and fast-moving environments. * Strong stakeholder communication across technical and business teams. * Strong verbal and written communication skills in English; German or another European language is a plus. WHY US? * Be part of an ambitious team determined to shape the future of aviation. * We are an in-office company, but we value flexibility and trust employees to manage their schedules responsibly. This may include occasional remote work or adjusting hours to accommodate personal commitments. * Subsidized EGYM Wellpass membership: your (mental) health is important for us. * Enjoy a subsidized lunch with a 5€ company contribution per meal on office days. * Become a part of our success with virtual stock options. * Choose the option that suits your needs: either a free charging station for your electric car or a public transport job ticket as part of the Deutschlandticket. * Lease a high-quality bicycle or e-bike through our JobRad program and benefit from tax advantages. Whether for your daily commute or personal use, enjoy more mobility and sustainability. * Pension scheme to support your long-term financial security. * Boost your professional as well as personal growth executing your own ideas and independent projects. * Join our internal social events and retreats (e.g. cooking, game nights, sports). COMPENSATION PRINCIPLES Our Compensation Philosophy: Compensation is determined based on objective and gender-neutral criteria, including relevant experience, qualifications and education, performance, level of responsibility, required skills and competencies, and the scarcity or uniqueness of expertise in the relevant field. VÆRIDION applies these criteria consistently to ensure fair and equitable compensation for employees performing the same work or work of equal value. Salary Range: 120.000 EUR +