System Project Leader

Location: Cracow / Hybrid
Industry: Automotive, eMobility
Employment type: Full-time

System Project Leader

We are recruiting on behalf of a global automotive company recognized for its cutting-edge eMobility technologies. The organization designs and delivers advanced solutions in power electronics, electric motors, and driveline systems for leading OEMs worldwide.
With a strong focus on innovation, engineering excellence, and sustainability, the company fosters a collaborative environment where international teams contribute to shaping the future of electrified transportation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide full technical leadership for assigned projects or product families within the eMobility domain.

• Guide global, cross-functional engineering teams across hardware, software, mechanical and systems engineering.

• Act as the primary technical interface for customers, ensuring accurate definition of requirements and product scope.

• Lead system-level analyses and make informed trade-offs across power electronics, electric motors, and driveline systems.

• Build and manage detailed engineering schedules, ensuring alignment with Program Management and on-time delivery of milestones.

• Review and negotiate customer change requests from a technical perspective.

• Drive early identification of risks and implement effective mitigation strategies.

• Ensure compliance with ASPICE, functional safety, and cybersecurity standards throughout the development lifecycle.

• Support product reliability activities and quality assurance initiatives, including safety and functional analyses.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, ideally with specialization in electric drive systems, power electronics, or electric motors.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in the automotive industry.

• At least 3 years of experience in project or technical project management in automotive.

• Proven expertise (3+ years) in power electronics, electric motors, driveline systems, hardware and software development.

• Strong engineering background with hands-on work on complex mechatronic systems.

• Deep understanding of electrified vehicle systems, hybrid/EV operating modes, packaging constraints, and system-level trade-offs.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills (RCA, 8D).

• Practical experience with ASPICE, functional safety, and cybersecurity standards.

• Knowledge of ISO 26262, DFMEA, FMEA, FMEDA, and FTA.

• Proven leadership and coaching skills within global, multicultural teams.

• Excellent English communication skills (C1)

• Strong interpersonal abilities and confidence in navigating cross-functional environments.

• Willingness to travel occasionally (under 20%) and work flexibly.