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Lear Corporation

R&D Engineering Project Leader

Lear Corporation

R&D Engineering Project Leader developing automotive components focusing on wire harnesses and fuse boxes. Leading cross-functional teams at Lear Corporation's Brno development center.

Posted 6/4/2026full-timeBrno • CzechiaSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Drive the development of automotive components within the E-systems division, focusing on wire harnesses and fuse boxes.
  • Lead cross-functional engineering teams to deliver robust, cost-effective designs on time while ensuring alignment with OEM requirements.
  • Lead the engineering project team and act as the main technical authority across all development phases.
  • Manage daily engineering activities and proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks.
  • Coordinate with OEM clients (e.g., Volvo, BMW, JLR) on technical specifications and engineering changes.
  • Drive the development of robust, accurate, and cost-effective product designs.
  • Plan, track, and control engineering timelines and laboratory deliverables.
  • Manage project engineering budgets, forecasts, and expenses.
  • Evaluate and clarify technological, validation, and testing requirements.
  • Participate in resource planning, capacity management, and project strategy discussions.

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 3+ years of experience in automotive project or program management
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Materials Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • Experience working in the automotive industry, ideally within product development
  • Proven experience leading teams in an international matrix organization
  • Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • 25 days of vacation
  • Flexible working hours
  • Possibility of partial home office
  • Meal allowance
  • FlexiPass/Pluxee 300 CZK/per month
  • Free coffee and tea in the office
  • Bonus for recommending a new colleague
  • Corporate mobile phone tariffs for employees and their family members
  • Bonuses for work and life anniversaries
  • Contribution to the pension fund
  • Multisport card
  • Language education
  • MAKRO card
  • Datart VIP discounts

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Hard Skills & Tools
automotive components developmentwire harnessesfuse boxesproject managementengineering designrisk assessmentvalidation requirementstesting requirementsbudget managementresource planning
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationcross-functional collaborationproblem-solvingproject coordinationteam managementstrategic planningcapacity managementtime managementtechnical authority
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Electrical EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Materials Engineering