Senior Prototype Leader

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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Client-provided location(s): Krakow, Poland

Job ID: Aptiv-J000685205

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-08-27T20:40:19