Mechanical Technical Lead | Hybrid, Mentorship & Design

POL Aptiv Services Poland S.A.; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 160,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Private health care

Life insurance

Well-Being Program

Employer pension plan

Job summary

Aptiv in Kraków is seeking a Technical Lead Engineer - Mechanical to drive the design and development of complex mechanical components and assemblies across multiple products. You will coordinate cross-functional activities, mentor engineers, and represent the team in technical reviews with customers and suppliers.

The role emphasizes independent decision-making, strong problem-solving, and deep knowledge of DFMEA, GD&T, and tooling. English fluency is required; German is a plus.

Qualifications

• University degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related technical discipline.
• Longstanding experience in product development, mechanical part design, and tooling design.
• Knowledge of CAD tools such as Siemens NX, CATIA, or similar.
• Advanced knowledge of DFMEA, SPC, PPAP, GD&T, dimensional management, and related engineering practices.
• Ability to work independently, make decisions, and lead technical activities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Nice to have German language skills.
• Experience leading engineering projects, workstreams, or technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of complex mechanical components, assemblies, and product solutions for multiple applications.
• Coordinate activities across cross-functional teams; manage the engineering team during product development if needed.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, Tooling, and other engineering disciplines.
• Represent the mechanical engineering organization in technical discussions and reviews with customers and suppliers.
• Mentor engineers and provide technical support, guidance, coaching, training, onboarding, and knowledge sharing.
• Conduct technical reviews and solve design-related issues within the scope.
• Assess information and trade-offs to determine solution approaches.
• Protect confidential information and maintain professional company image.

Skills

Mechanical design experience

Leadership experience

English proficiency

Analytical problem solving

Team orientation

German language skills

Education

University degree in Mechanical Engineering / Mechatronics

Tools

Siemens NX

CATIA

Job description

Aptiv in Kraków is seeking a Technical Lead Engineer - Mechanical to drive the design and development of complex mechanical components and assemblies across multiple products. You will coordinate cross-functional activities, mentor engineers, and represent the team in technical reviews with customers and suppliers.

The role emphasizes independent decision-making, strong problem-solving, and deep knowledge of DFMEA, GD&T, and tooling. English fluency is required; German is a plus.