Engineering Project Leader

What you will do:

The Engineering Project Leader (EPL) leads the multidisciplinary functional engineering team to execute and achieve the technical product delivery targets according to the committed overall project schedule development cost and bill of material (BoM). The EPL drives and verifies the execution of all engineering activities product life cycle activities for a given program spanning the V-model (requirements decomposition and definition; development processes; integration and testing; and as applicable handoff to advanced manufacturing). The final objective is to obtain approval for system/product release.

How you will do:

Matrix leads and drives the multidisciplinary product engineering team to achieve the technical/functional project targets bill of material (BoM) project timing and industrialization targets

Ensures the achievement of the required product maturity (for example technology readiness level) over the product life cycle

Responsible for the product BoM approval and release

Acts internally as the technical interface to program management supply chain manufacturing quality and commercial team

Acts externally as the technical customer interface for the product/program engineering team

Organizes cross functional team meetings and drives agenda

Prepares technical decision options as input for the change control board and for management escalation

Plan technical work packages (content/schedule/quality) according to the overall project schedule

Plan and execute product/system releases according to defined schedule

Responsible for sample planning and adherence to engineering build management and sample release

Act as manufacturing interface for successful realization of the sample builds

Responsible to release the Engineering Documentation to the manufacturing plants to be able to perform sample builds

What we look for:

Required:

Bachelors degree in an engineering discipline

Minimum of 10 years experience of project execution experience including product launch

Minimum of 5 years in automotive electronics and software product development

Domain knowledge in automotive electronics software and mechanical systems

Experience leading cross functional teams

Preferred:

MBA or masters in systems engineering SW or Electrical Engineering

15 years of project execution experience

5 years experience in propulsion domain

3 years in the eMobility space

Willing to travel 20%

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What you get:

• Medical dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching all starting on date of hire

• Tuition reimbursement perks and discounts

• Parental and caregiver leave programs

• All the usual benefits such as paid time off flexible spending short-and long-term disability basic life insurance business travel insurance and Employee Assistance Program

• Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership

• HQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facility

• Clarios has been recognized as one of 2026s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the fourth consecutive year Clarios has received this distinction.

Who we are:
Clarios is the force behind the worlds most recognizable car battery brands powering vehicles from leading automakers like Ford General Motors Toyota Honda and Nissan. With 18000 employees worldwide we develop manufacture and distribute energy storage solutions while recovering recycling and reusing up to 99% of battery materialssetting the standard for sustainability in our industry. At Clarios were not just making batteries; were shaping the future of sustainable transportation. Join our mission to innovate push boundaries and make a real impact. Discover your potential at Clarioswhere your power meets endless possibilities.

Veterans/Military Spouses:
We value the leadership adaptability and technical expertise developed through military service. At Clarios those capabilities thrive in an environment built on grit ingenuity and passionwhere you can grow your career while helping to power progress worldwide. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here please apply. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to challenging the status quo. Therefore we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability age status as a protected veteran or other protected characteristics protected by law. As a federal contractor we are committed to not discriminating against any applicant or employee based on these protected statuses. We will also take affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunities. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process by emailing . We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our teams in terms of work experience area of expertise and all characteristics protected by laws in the countries where we operate. For more information on our commitment to sustainability diversity and equal opportunity please read our latest report. We want you to know your rights because EEO is the law.

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