System Project Leader / Technical Project Manager

BorgWarner is a global product leader in delivering innovative and sustainable mobility solutions for the vehicle market. The company is looking for a System Project Leader / Technical Project Manager to lead a global engineering team and manage end-to-end technical leadership of a project or product family, ensuring successful integration, planning, execution, and delivery across all engineering disciplines.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, with a focus on electric drive systems, power electronics, or electric motors
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in the automotive industry
• At least 3 years of experience in project or technical project management within the automotive sector
• Proven expertise in power electronics, eMotors, driveline systems, and both hardware and software development
• Broad engineering background with hands-on experience in complex mechatronic systems, including electrical machines, power electronics, and embedded software
• Deep understanding of electrified vehicle systems and their integration
• Familiarity with hybrid and electric vehicle operating modes, system-level trade-offs, and packaging constraints
• Strong analytical and technical skills, including statistical analysis and structured problem-solving (e.g., root cause analysis, 8D methodology)
• Practical experience with ASPICE, functional safety, and cybersecurity standards, ensuring compliance with industry regulations
• Knowledge of automotive safety analysis tools and standards, including ISO 26262, DFMEA, FMEA, FMEDA, and FTA
• Effective team leadership and coaching abilities, fostering collaboration and a positive team environment
• Experience working in global, cross-cultural teams across multiple regions
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; proficiency in German and French is a plus
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across functions and geographies
• Willingness to travel occasionally (less than 20%) and adapt to flexible work schedules when needed

Benefits

• Private Medicover medical care for the employee and their family
• Co-financing for the sport card Multisport
• Possibility to join the UNIQA group insurance
• Flexible working hours
• Salary adequate to skills and experience
• Co-financing for holidays
• Hard and soft training, language courses