Technical Lead Engineer - Mechanical

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

The Technical Lead Engineer - Mechanical

The Technical Lead Engineer - Mechanical leads mechanical design and development activities for complex products and projects. The role provides technical direction, supports coordination across engineering disciplines, and ensures robust mechanical solutions through established engineering processes, standards, and quality requirements. The Technical Lead also mentors engineers and supports project execution through collaboration with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams.

Your Role

Lead the design and development of complex mechanical components, assemblies, and product solutions for multiple applications. Coordinate activities across cross-functional teams; if needed, manage the engineering team during the product development process. Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, Tooling, and other engineering disciplines. Support customer and supplier interactions by representing the mechanical engineering organization in technical discussions and reviews. Mentor engineers and provide technical support, guidance, coaching, training, onboarding, and knowledge sharing across the team. Participate and conduct technical reviews, design-related problem solving, and resolution of technical issues within the assigned scope. Assess available information and technical trade-offs to determine appropriate solution approaches. Maintain confidentiality of company information, protect company property, and contribute to a professional company image.

Your Background

• University degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a 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.
• Team orientation and professional integrity in relationships with the company, customers, suppliers, and colleagues.
• Nice to have Experience in automotive product development.
• Experience leading engineering projects, workstreams, or technical teams.
• German language skills.

Why Join Aptiv

You grow at Aptiv. Aptiv's winning culture is global by design. We bring together diverse perspectives, cultures, and business contexts to solve our customers' toughest challenges. In this environment, every individual can grow, lead, and make an impact, regardless of background, because inclusion fuels how we innovate and win.

You make an impact at Aptiv. One of the strengths of humanity is our drive to progress, to improve, to achieve more tomorrow than we did yesterday. People need solutions they can trust when it matters most. At Aptiv, you are building those solutions every day. You have support at Aptiv. We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family, your physical health, and your mental health with a competitive benefits package.

Your Benefits at Aptiv:

• Private health care (Signal Iduna) and Life insurance for you and your beloved ones
• Well-Being Program that includes regular webinars, workshops, and networking events
• Hybrid work (min. 47 days/yr of remote work, flexible working hours)
• Employee Pension Plan paid by the employer (you get + 3,5% on each gross salary. Access to sports groups and Multisport card

Meet the Next Generation Aptiv

At Aptiv, we deliver innovative solutions that people trust when it matters most. Progress is never static. It is about reaching further, exploring new possibilities, and enabling mobility. Aptiv empowers customers to create solutions people rely on—advancing safety and autonomy in Automotive and Commercial Vehicles, enabling mission‑critical performance in Aerospace & Defense, and powering intelligent systems across Energy, Enterprise, and Telecommunications. We also drive precision and efficiency in Industrials & Robotics and support life‑critical innovation in Medical technologies.

Guided by our winning culture and values to Think & Act Like Owners, as One Team, and Play to Win, we turn commitment into results and achieve more together. Join Us to Deliver Innovative Solutions That People Trust!

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