Simultaneous Engineering Team Leader (Automotive, Interior)

Endego; Kraków; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Flexible cooperation

Medicover Sport Card

Mental health support funding

Job summary

Endego in Kraków is seeking a proven Simultaneous Engineering Team Leader for the Interior module in automotive development. You will lead the cross-functional SE team, drive integration, validation, release, and industrialization across the development process, and align objectives with the Module Team Leader.

The role requires a degree in Mechanical/Automotive/Industrial engineering and at least 5 years in automotive product development, with strong leadership, German (professional) and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical/Automotive/Industrial Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years in automotive product development, Interior Systems preferred.
• Strong knowledge of simultaneous engineering and industrialization.
• Professional German and fluent English for international collaboration.
• Proven leadership, communication, and risk-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the SE team for the Interior module throughout development.
• Manage cross-functional development, integration, validation, release and industrialization.
• Develop concepts, assess feasibility and manufacturing plausibility with functions.
• Define project objectives, specs, costs, weight and timing with Module Team Leader.
• Chair SE team meetings and drive technical discussions and decisions.
• Monitor maturity, risks; coordinate changes and escalations.
• Ensure compliance with requirements and standards; drive collaboration across teams.
• Provide status reports and drive continuous process improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional coordination

German language

English language

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical/Automotive/Industrial Engineering

Job description

Simultaneous Engineering Team Leader (Automotive, Interior)

Endego is all about people

At Endego, we take pride in creating comprehensive engineering solutions that set standards in the industry. Our specialization covers sectors such as automotive, railway, agriculture, heavy-duty vehicles, commercial vehicles (such as buses), and additional sectors like medical and household appliances. As a company with Polish roots, we have five branches in Poland with headquarters in Krakow, and also an office in Munich.

Our organizational culture is based on openness and building collaborative partnerships. We believe that success is achieved through cooperation and communication, which is reflected in our daily activities. We can proudly say that at Endego, people come first.

Our team currently consists of 250 skilled specialists, including engineers, as well as experts in other fields. We are a dynamically growing company, and our ranks are constantly expanding.

If you are passionate about working in an international environment, want to develop your skills, and be part of a team that genuinely influences the development of modern technologies, then Endego is the place for you!

Become part of Endego and let’s shape the future of engineering together!

Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate the cross-functional Simultaneous Engineering (SE) Team for the assigned Interior module throughout the development process.
• Manage the cross-functional development, integration, validation, release, and industrialization of components within the assigned scope.
• Develop and evaluate technical concepts, explore alternative engineering solutions, and assess their technical feasibility and manufacturing plausibility in collaboration with relevant functions.
• Define project objectives and part specifications, including functional requirements, cost, weight, quality, and timing, in alignment with the Module Team Leader and responsible engineering teams.
• Chair regular SE Team meetings, drive technical discussions, coordinate cross-functional activities, and ensure timely decision-making.
• Monitor project maturity, risks, and deviations; coordinate change requests and initiate escalations when required.
• Coordinate problem-solving activities within the Problem Management Process (PMP) and ensure effective and timely resolution of technical issues.
• Ensure compliance with legal, technical, customer-specific, and engineering requirements, including product approvals and applicable standards.
• Foster effective collaboration between SE Teams, integration teams, testing, simulation, manufacturing, and other relevant functions to ensure successful project execution and maximize project synergies.
• Provide clear project status reports and overviews to stakeholders and contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering processes.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in automotive product development, preferably in Interior Systems
• Strong understanding of simultaneous engineering, product development processes, and industrialization
• German – professional working proficiency (project language)
• English – fluent communication skills required for collaboration within international teams
• Strong background in engineering coordination and risk management, combined with excellent communication, solid leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic project environment
• Knowledge of automotive development processes and premium OEM standards
• Experience with concept evaluation, validation, and cross-functional integration activities

We Offer:

• Ability to work remotely
• Flexible forms of cooperation (employment contract or B2B)
• Medicover Sport Card
• Funding of preventive mental health support

Please note that we do not provide visa sponsorship or relocation support. Candidates must already have the legal right to work in Poland or be able to obtain and maintain the required work and residence permits independently.

For positions that do not require Polish language skills, we welcome applications from international candidates who are already residing in Poland and meet the above requirements.