Product Design Leader

Ready to take on meaningful challenges and shape the next generation of mobility?

Joining OPmobility means stepping into a global group with a purpose to keep people and goods moving safely, smarter, and sustainably everywhere.

The role of Product Design Leader is based in our Exterior & Lighting Business Group in Gliwice, Poland.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and development of automotive products from concept to production
• Translate customer requirements into effective, manufacturable design solutions
• Assess design feasibility and coordinate design activities with internal teams and external suppliers
• Act as the main technical interface between customers, suppliers, CAD teams, and project stakeholders
• Drive design reviews, monitor action plans, and ensure on-time delivery of engineering milestones
• Collaborate with Project Engineering Managers to identify and implement optimal technical solutions
• Define and maintain product geometry, reference systems, and key design parameters
• Support tooling development by defining critical tuning and adjustment areas
• Review and technically validate drawings, assemblies, and engineering documentation
• Define and perform actions for part shape adaptation to achieve functional and geometrical target fulfillment during pre-production phase
• Capture lessons learned and promote best practices throughout the project lifecycle

Requirements:

• University degree in Mechanical, Automotive, or Engineering field
• Minimum 3 years of experience in design of injection-molded plastic parts
• Proven ability to lead product design activities and CAD engineers
• Strong knowledge of design-for-manufacturing principles
• Experience in automotive product development environments
• High level of technical proactivity and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
• Willingness to travel as required
• Driving license B
• Fluent English (B2 level or higher)

We offer:

• Holiday and summer bonus
• Employee referral program
• Multisport card
• Access to a private health insurance program for the employee and their family (with employee co-payment)
• Group life insurance
• Hybrid work model
• Free parking space

At OPmobility, people truly matter. We are committed to building inclusive teams, promoting diversity and equality, and ensuring that every application is considered fairly - because the future of mobility is built by diverse perspectives, bold ideas, and people who dare to move forward.

Innovation is therefore not a buzzword, but a natural part of everyday work. You’ll grow in an international environment where cutting-edge technologies, industrial excellence, and real-world impact come together to tackle the challenges of tomorrow’s automotive industry.

Founded in 1946 by Pierre Burelle, OPmobility, known until 2024 as Plastic Omnium, has transformed itself into a player in sustainable and connected mobility. Today, OPmobility develops technological solutions across four areas of expertise: exterior and lighting systems, the integration of complex modules, technologies related to energy storage, hydrogen and electrification, and a division dedicated to the development of embedded software and digital solutions.

With €11.5 billion in revenue in 2025, 152 factories, 40 R&D centers, and nearly 38,100 employees across 28 countries, OPmobility combines global scale with local impact. All driven by a shared ambition to accelerate the automotive energy transition.