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Senior Prototype Leader

Aptiv
Kraków, Polandfull_timeVerifiedPosted 27 Aug 2025

About the role

Senior Prototype Leader

  • Prepare inputs for budget forecast together with Cost Containment Manager, PJM, SPM, Finance, and the Manager

  • Regularly monitor material budget updates to meet financial goals for material and prototype expenses

  • Create and manage yearly capitalization of BIF (in-house and outsourced) in line with process investment optimization approach

  • Manage processes in accordance with company standards (BOMs tool tracker, standard planning/forecasting, KPIs, etc.)

  • Communicate project information to suppliers including timelines, deliverables, and lifetime expectations

  • Ensure communication alignment between various stakeholders including the customer organization

  • Participate in the upstream phase of new products and processes (RFQ phase)

  • Identify opportunities for increased effectiveness and efficiency

  • Demonstrate personal development of the team

  • Develop skills in others/suppliers by showing excellent attitude toward internal/external customers/suppliers

  • Perform assigned tasks in compliance with the quality system valid for Aptiv organization standards, Technical Center in Krakow

Requirements:

  • Solid professional experience on project coordination related role

  • Purchasing experience is an asset

  • Excellent organization and communication skills

  • Mobility and readiness to travel within EMEA region and global

  • Fluent command of English

  • Bachelor’s Degree from commercial or technical university

  • Ability to work in an international and fast-paced environment

  • Very good negotiation skills

  • Good knowledge of project finances

  • Knowledge of MS Office

  • Ability to lead and coordinate the work of team members

Why join us?

  • You can grow at Aptiv. Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs.

  • You can have an impact. Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with: Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, Zero accidents.

  • You have support. We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family and your physical and mental health with a competitive health insurance 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

Apply today, and together let’s change tomorrow!

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Aptiv is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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