Mechanical Engineering Manager
Shanghai, China
Full-time
Permanent employee
About the Job
Join us at an exciting growth stage as we establish our e‑motor and e‑drive business in China, backed by our experienced German headquarters. In this role, you will work at the technical interface between OEM customers, engineering, and manufacturing. This is your chance to be one of the first on the ground in China, make a real impact from day one, and grow with us as we scale up.
Your Tasks
- Supporting Chinese customer acquisition activities from mechanical engineering perspective
- Take ownership of mechanical design and development activities, including CAD modelling, drawings, and validation of components, systems, and test setups
- Ensure design quality and feasibility through simulations, calculations, and hands-on testing, while continuously optimizing for cost, performance, and manufacturability
- Act as the key interface to local suppliers, managing technical discussions, component sourcing, design approvals, and supporting procurement decisions
- Build a strong understanding of the local market, customers, and manufacturing landscape, while establishing and representing the mechanical engineering function in the region
Your Profile
- 5+ years working in electric motor, drivetrain, or application engineering
- Practical expertise with central drive units or in‑wheel motor systems
- Familiarity with
- Knowledge of automotive standards and development processes (V-model, APQP)
- Background collaborating with automotive OEMs or major Tier‑1 suppliers
- Experience guiding products through all stages from early concept to SOP
- Structured, analytical, and cost-driven mindset linked with strong communication skills
- Ability to work independently in a fast-growing, SOP-driven organization
- Fluent in English and Chinese
About us
DeepDrive is a high-tech company headquartered in Garching (Munich), Germany, offering revolutionary drive units for electric vehicles. DeepDrive‘s patented Dual Rotor technology increases vehicle range by up to 20% and significantly decreases their costs, enabling the next generation of cheaper, more sustainable EVs. Our drive units are highly compact and torque dense and can be integrated within the wheels or as a traditional central drive. They are optimized for low-cost, large-scale production and offer maximum performance and efficiency.
We are a fast-growing company focused on developing the best technology with the best team. We are looking for extraordinary people that share our vision of the future of mobility and have the drive to be part of a movement that rethinks the electric car.