R&D Project Leader

PL11 Electrolux Production Poland; Polska; On-site; PLN 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Electrolux Group in Zabrze seeks an experienced R&D Project Leader to guide new projects from definition to series production, coordinating cross-functional teams and ensuring fit within the platform and subsystems.

The role requires a degree in engineering, at least three years' experience as a project leader in R&D product development, English proficiency, and preferably PMP certification. You will report to project governance bodies and drive innovation with a focus on quality and safety.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or equivalent industry experience.
• Minimum of three years of experience as a Project Leader in R&D Product Development.
• PMP certification is preferred.
• Proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage projects in areas such as new platform or subsystem projects, new features and design improvements, cost reduction, quality improvement, and platform or subsystem standardization.
• Drive and coordinate cross-functional teams to achieve project goals.
• Support and drive projects from definition to series production approval.
• Report in CP-meetings/steering team meetings.
• Create investment requests when applicable.
• Ensure assured safety and quality standards are met.

Skills

Project Management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Numeracy

Decision-making

Prioritization

Autonomy

Intercultural collaboration

Team leadership

Innovation/IP

Education

Degree in Engineering / equivalent industry experience

PMP certification preferred

Job description

Job Description R&D Project Leader, Zabrze

Share your ideas. Shape a better world. At Electrolux Group, our vision is to be the home appliance industry leader in consumer satisfaction by delivering outstanding lifetime experiences with solutions that always get better. We share ideas and collaborate so that together, we can develop solutions that deliver more enjoyable and sustainable living. Come, join us as you are. We believe diverse perspectives make us stronger and more innovative. In our global community of people from 100+ countries, we listen to each other, actively contribute and grow together. Join us in our exciting quest to build the future home!

Role Description:

The R&D Project Leader is responsible for leading new project introduction or technology modules as directed by the Generation Plan. This role involves driving and coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver project results, ensuring that new products/projects fit into the platform and subsystem structure, and supporting projects from definition to series production approval.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage projects in areas such as new platform or subsystem projects, new features and aesthetic design, cost reduction, quality improvement, and platform or subsystem standardization.
• Drive and coordinate cross-functional teams to achieve project goals.
• Support and drive projects from definition to series production approval.
• Report in CP-meetings/steering team meetings.
• Create investment requests when applicable.
• Ensure assured safety and quality standards are met.

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Strong Project Management skills.
• Ability to support Technical Development and Product Industrialization Builds
• Good written, verbal communication, and presentation skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in numeracy, reporting, and presenting.
• Good judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to prioritize projects and self-manage workload.
• Ability to work with and build relationships with people at all levels within the organization.
• Ability to work autonomously in a cross-functional matrix organization.
• Ability to create an efficient team environment and drive the team and project meetings.
• Fit in intercultural collaboration and adapt communication to different cultures.
• Results-oriented with a focus on innovation and intellectual property.

Education and Experience:

• Degree in Engineering / equivalent industry experience.
• Minimum of three years of experience as a Project Leader in R&D Product Development PMP certification is preferred.

Languages:

• Proficiency in English.

As part of Electrolux Group, we will continuously invest in you and your development. There are no barriers to where your career could take you.

Electrolux Group is a leading global appliance company that has shaped living for the better for more than 100 years. We reinvent taste, care and wellbeing experiences for millions of people, always striving to be at the forefront of sustainability in society through our solutions and operations. Under our group of leading appliance brands, including Electrolux, AEG and Frigidaire, we sell household products in around 120 markets every year. In 2023 Electrolux Group had sales of SEK 134 billion and employed 45,000 people around the world.

For more information go to www.electroluxgroup.com.