Technical Manager in Leeds, Yorkshire

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:

• Competitive Salary: from £36,000 depending on experience.
• Pension Scheme: Employer 3% and employee 5% after 3 months service.
• Holidays: 25 days paid holiday each year, increasing to 26 after 6 years. Plus, an extra 1 day holiday linked to birthday. Added to that are the 8 recognised Bank Holidays.
• Life assurance.
• Company enhanced Sick Pay.
• Colleague Discounts on RING Products.
• Health Care Scheme: Paid for by the Company with simply health after 3 months service.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Discounts and Eyecare Vouchers.
• Opportunity to enrol in one of the salary sacrifice schemes for a car or cycle to work.
• Company enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity pay.
• Employee Recognition: Rewards for Employee of the Quarter, plus tokens of appreciation at different times during the year, e.g., on Employee Appreciation Day.
• Learning and Development: We invest in our peoples 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.
• Free On-Site Parking.
• Working Arrangements: For roles which can be carried out remotely, we offer the opportunity to work from home up to two days per week.

ams OSRAM is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Diversity, equity and inclusion is strongly established in our corporate culture and we firmly believe it makes us more successful as a company. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment regardless of ethnic, national or social origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, color, religion, age, physical and mental abilities.