System Project Leader at BorgWarner

Cracow, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland

Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Automotive, eMobility, ElectrificationIndustries

Bachelor’s or Master’s 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

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