Project Engineer - Automotive Seating and Interiors

About the role

Lear, a global automotive technology leader in Seating and E-Systems, is looking for an experienced Project Engineer to support the development and launch of automotive seating and interior products. The role works closely with customers and cross-functional teams throughout the entire product development lifecycle. It is based at Lear's Plzeň engineering centre, which designs complex seating systems, mechanisms, structures, foams, plastics, trim components and complete interior solutions for major global OEMs.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate engineering activities from RFQ and concept through SOP and launch support
• Act as a key technical interface between customers, engineering teams and other internal stakeholders
• Manage project timing, deliverables, risks and technical requirements
• Coordinate design, validation, manufacturing and quality activities
• Support technical reviews, feasibility studies, engineering changes and problem-solving
• Monitor project progress and communicate status, risks and recovery plans to management and customers
• Translate customer requirements into robust engineering solutions
• Take part in customer meetings and technical discussions, and collaborate with international engineering and program teams

Required profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a related technical field
• 5+ years of experience in automotive product development, project engineering or a similar engineering role
• Experience with automotive interiors and/or seating systems
• Knowledge of the full product development lifecycle, from RFQ through SOP and launch support
• Experience working directly with OEM or Tier 1 customers and cross-functional engineering teams
• Fluent written and spoken English; German is an advantage
• Legal authorization to work in the country where the position is located