Product Design Leader

OPmobility SE; Gliwice; Hybrid; PLN 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday and summer bonus

Employee referral program

Multisport card

Private health insurance (employee + 1

Group life insurance

Hybrid work model

Free parking space

Job summary

OPmobility SE in Gliwice, Poland, is seeking a Product Design Leader to drive automotive product design from concept to production, coordinating with internal teams and suppliers to deliver robust, manufacturable solutions.

You will translate customer needs into precise design definitions, lead CAD engineers, apply design-for-manufacturing principles, and ensure on-time milestones while traveling as required.

Qualifications

• University degree in Mechanical, Automotive, or Engineering field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in design of injection-molded plastic parts.
• Proven ability to lead product design activities and CAD engineers.
• Strong knowledge of design-for-manufacturing principles.
• Experience in automotive product development environments.
• High level of technical proactivity and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Willingness to travel as required.
• Driving license B.
• Fluent English (B2 level or higher).

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of automotive products from concept to production.
• Translate customer requirements into effective, manufacturable design solutions.
• Assess design feasibility and coordinate design activities with internal teams and external suppliers.
• Act as the main technical interface between customers, suppliers, CAD teams, and project stakeholders.
• Drive design reviews, monitor action plans, and ensure on-time delivery of engineering milestones.
• Collaborate with Project Engineering Managers to identify and implement optimal technical solutions.
• Define and maintain product geometry, reference systems, and key design parameters.
• Support tooling development by defining critical tuning and adjustment areas.
• Review and technically validate drawings, assemblies, and engineering documentation.
• Define and perform actions for part shape adaptation to achieve functional and geometrical target fulfillment during pre-production phase.
• Capture lessons learned and promote best practices throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Leading CAD engineers

Design-for-manufacturing

Mechanical/Automotive design

Problem solving

English (B2+)

Project coordination

Travel willingness

Driving license B

Proactive mindset

Education

University degree in Mechanical/Automotive/Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Ready to take on meaningful challenges and shape the next generation of mobility? Joining OPmobility means stepping into a global group with a purpose to keep people and goods moving safely, smarter, and sustainably everywhere.

The role of Product Design Leader is based in our Exterior & Lighting Business Group in Gliwice, Poland.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of automotive products from concept to production
• Translate customer requirements into effective, manufacturable design solutions
• Assess design feasibility and coordinate design activities with internal teams and external suppliers
• Act as the main technical interface between customers, suppliers, CAD teams, and project stakeholders
• Drive design reviews, monitor action plans, and ensure on-time delivery of engineering milestones
• Collaborate with Project Engineering Managers to identify and implement optimal technical solutions
• Define and maintain product geometry, reference systems, and key design parameters
• Support tooling development by defining critical tuning and adjustment areas
• Review and technically validate drawings, assemblies, and engineering documentation
• Define and perform actions for part shape adaptation to achieve functional and geometrical target fulfillment during pre-production phase
• Capture lessons learned and promote best practices throughout the project lifecycle

Requirements

• University degree in Mechanical, Automotive, or Engineering field
• Minimum 3 years of experience in design of injection-molded plastic parts
• Proven ability to lead product design activities and CAD engineers
• Strong knowledge of design-for-manufacturing principles
• Experience in automotive product development environments
• High level of technical proactivity and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
• Willingness to travel as required
• Driving license B
• Fluent English (B2 level or higher)

We Offer

• Holiday and summer bonus
• Employee referral program
• Multisport card
• Access to a private health insurance program for the employee and their family (with employee co-payment)
• Group life insurance
• Hybrid work model
• Free parking space

At OPmobility, people truly matter. We are committed to building inclusive teams, promoting diversity and equality, and ensuring that every application is considered fairly - because the future of mobility is built by diverse perspectives, bold ideas, and people who dare to move forward.

Innovation is therefore not a buzzword, but a natural part of everyday work. You’ll grow in an international environment where cutting-edge technologies, industrial excellence, and real-world impact come together to tackle the challenges of tomorrow’s automotive industry.

Founded in 1946 by Pierre Burelle, OPmobility, known until 2024 as Plastic Omnium, has transformed itself into a player in sustainable and connected mobility. Today, OPmobility develops technological solutions across four areas of expertise: exterior and lighting systems, the integration of complex modules, technologies related to energy storage, hydrogen and electrification, and a division dedicated to the development of embedded software and digital solutions.

With €11.5 billion in revenue in 2025, 152 factories, 40 R&D centers, and nearly 38,100 employees across 28 countries, OPmobility combines global scale with local impact. All driven by a shared ambition to accelerate the automotive energy transition.