Engineering Project Leader
Listed on 2026-08-21
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Operations Management
Engineering Project Leader
The Engineering Project Leader (EPL) leads the multidisciplinary functional engineering team to execute and achieve the technical product delivery targets according to the committed overall project schedule, development cost and bill of material (BoM). The EPL drives and verifies the execution of all engineering activities product life cycle activities for a given program spanning the V-model (requirements decomposition and definition; development processes;
integration and testing; and, as applicable, handoff to advanced manufacturing). The final objective is to obtain approval for system/product release.
Matrix leads and drives the multidisciplinary product engineering team to achieve the technical/functional project targets, bill of material (BoM), project timing and industrialization targets
Ensures the achievement of the required product maturity (for example, technology readiness level) over the product life cycle
Responsible for the product BoM approval and release
Acts internally as the technical interface to program management, supply chain, manufacturing, quality, and commercial team
Acts externally as the technical customer interface for the product/program engineering team
Organizes cross functional team meetings and drives agenda
Prepares technical decision options as input for the change control board and for management escalation
Plan technical work packages (content/schedule/quality) according to the overall project schedule
Plan and execute product/system releases according to defined schedule
Responsible for sample planning and adherence to engineering build management and sample release
Act as manufacturing interface for successful realization of the sample builds
Responsible to release the Engineering Documentation to the manufacturing plants to be able to perform sample builds
Required:
Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
Minimum of 10 years' experience of project execution experience including product launch
Minimum of 5 years in automotive electronics and software product development
Domain knowledge in automotive electronics, software and mechanical systems
Experience leading cross functional teams
Preferred:
MBA or master's in systems engineering, SW or Electrical Engineering
15 years of project execution experience
5 years' experience in propulsion domain
3 years in the eMobility space
Willing to travel 20%
What you get:
- Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching – all starting on date of hire
- Tuition reimbursement, perks, and discounts
- Parental and caregiver leave programs
- All the usual benefits such as paid time off, flexible spending, short-and long-term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, and Employee Assistance Program
- Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership
- HQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facility
- Clarios has been recognized as one of 2026's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the fourth consecutive year Clarios has received this distinction.
Who we are:
Clarios is the force behind the world's most recognizable car battery brands, powering vehicles from leading automakers like Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. With 18,000 employees worldwide, we develop, manufacture, and distribute energy storage solutions while recovering, recycling, and reusing up to 99% of battery materials—setting the standard for sustainability in our industry. At Clarios, we're not just making batteries;
we're shaping the future of sustainable transportation. Join our mission to innovate, push boundaries, and make a real impact. Discover your potential at Clarios—where your power meets endless possibilities.
Veterans/Military Spouses:
We value the leadership, adaptability, and technical expertise developed through military service. At Clarios, those capabilities thrive in an environment built on grit, ingenuity, and passion—where you can grow your career while helping to power progress worldwide. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected…
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