System Project Leader
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Job Description
BorgWarneris a global product leader in delivering innovative and sustainable mobility solutions for the vehicle market. We are a company of innovators and independent thinkers that brings together talented employees meaningful work and amazing technology in a unique environment. At BorgWarner we constantly work towards our vision of a clean and energy-efficient world.
New Technical Center - Electrification in Krakow
At BorgWarner we design and manufacture the systems that define the way the world moves forward. With the worlds foremost technologists engineers and OEMs were accelerating the worlds transformation to eMobility.
Products and solutions range from existing portfolioPower Electronics - BorgWarner.
Job purpose
The System Project Leader (SYPL) is responsible for the end-to-end technical leadership of a project or product family ensuring successful integration planning execution and delivery across all engineering disciplines.
This role drives the development of cutting-edge eMobility solutionsincluding power electronics electric motors and driveline systemsfrom concept through production.
As the primary technical interface to the customer the SYPL leads a global cross-functional engineering team ensuring alignment with customer requirements project timelines budgets and validation milestones. The SYPL plays a critical role in coordinating engineering competencies managing system-level trade-offs and delivering innovative high-quality products that meet or exceed expectations.
Key responsibilities
Lead and manage a global engineering team to successfully execute projects or product families.
Drive system-level reviews including requirements architecture and integration.
Act as the primary technical interface to the customer managing product definition requirements allocation and development expectations.
Understand customer needs and align them with feasible marketable product solutions.
Lead technical negotiations for customer change requests assessing cost and timing impacts.
Balance trade-offs across power electronics eMotor and mechanical systems to optimize overall performance.
Develop and maintain detailed engineering timing plans tracking progress across design testing and validation.
Ensure timely delivery of all engineering outputs to Program Management.
Collaborate with Program Management to ensure cross-functional task integration.
Proactively manage project risks throughout the development lifecycle.
Define and manage engineering resource requirements against approved budgets.
Communicate technical project status clearly to internal and external engineering stakeholders.
Support product reliability and warranty monitoring; contribute to root cause analysis and corrective actions when needed.
Promote and enforce adherence to engineering processes including ASPICE functional safety and cybersecurity standards.
What we are looking for
Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering with a focus on electric drive systems power electronics or electric motors.
Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in the automotive industry.
At least 3 years of experience in project or technical project management within the automotive sector.
Proven expertise (3 years) in power electronics eMotors driveline systems and both hardware and software development.
Broad engineering background with hands-on experience in complex mechatronic systems including electrical machines power electronics and embedded software.
Deep understanding of electrified vehicle systems and their integration.
Familiarity with hybrid and electric vehicle operating modes system-level trade-offs and packaging constraints.
Strong analytical and technical skills including statistical analysis and structured problem-solving (e.g. root cause analysis 8D methodology).
Practical experience with ASPICE functional safety and cybersecurity standards ensuring compliance with industry regulations.
Knowledge of automotive safety analysis tools and standards including ISO 26262 DFMEA FMEA FMEDA and FTA.
Effective team leadership and coaching abilities fostering collaboration and a positive team environment.
Experience working in global cross-cultural teams across multiple regions.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; proficiency in German and French is a plus.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across functions and geographies.
Willingness to travel occasionally (less than 20%) and adapt to flexible work schedules when needed.
Personal attributes:
Priority Setting
Motivating Others
Process Management
Sizing up People
Decision Quality
Functional/Technical Skills
Customer Focus
Problem Solving
Drive for Results
Informing
What we offer
Private Medicover medical care for the employee and their family.
Co-financing for the sport card Multisport.
Possibility to join the PZU insurance.
Flexible working hours.
Salary adequate to skills and experience.
Co-financing for holidays.
Hard and soft training language courses.
What we believe
Inclusion- We value diversity in people ideas and experiences.
Integrity- We believe in transparency authenticity and depend on each other to deliver what we promise.
Excellence- We contribute to our developments by seeking knowledge and sharing information.
Responsibility- We care about our local communities and the global environment.
Collaboration- We are one BorgWarner.
Recruitment process
CV Review -Your application and CV will be reviewed to assess your qualifications and experience in relation to the role requirements.
Phone Interview(approximately 30 minutes) - This initial conversation is designed to discuss your background expectations and answer any preliminary questions.
Technical Interview(s)(1 to 1.5 hours one or two rounds) - Conducted in English with the manager and an additional team member this stage focuses on evaluating your technical knowledge and problem-solving skills. The interview can be held via Teams or at our office.
Final Interview(45 minutes) - A meeting with a representative from the HR department to ensure alignment with our company culture and discuss the next steps. This interview might also take place via Teams or at our office.
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Employment Type
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