Application Engineer

• 'Great Place to Work' certification for building a supportive, engaging environment.
• 'Progressive Place to Work,' by ET Now, for our dedication to innovation and inclusive workplace policies.
• 'Best Organizations for Women,' by ET Now, for empowering women by providing equal opportunities, supporting professional development and promoting inclusive leadership.

• Lead engineering core teams and act as main interface between engine/hardware teams and vehicle platform teams.
• Ensure full system integration of engine/transmission components.
• Solve transmission/engine integration issues, track issues in PLM, support manufacturing plants, manage task forces.
• Plan and allocate engineering resources; manage development work for base engine/transmission components.
• Coordinate testing, validation, simulations, and system studies.
• Participate in milestone reviews, design reviews, and global technical discussions.
• Support RCCOs on component changes, DFMEA, approvals, and pilot builds.
• Global communication with PSA/Opel partners, suppliers, labs, and plant teams.

Technical Skills

• 5+ years in engine/transmission design, development, or integration.
• Strong understanding of powertrain systems, mechanical engineering fundamentals.
• Experience in vehicle packaging, engine/transmission interfaces, and system-level problem solving.
• Knowledge of PLM systems, Bill of Materials (BOM), validation processes.
• Familiarity with FMEA, SOD (PSA development process), and quality tools.
• Exposure to testing, validation, simulation & analysis (S&A) is a plus.
• Understanding of manufacturing engineering and operations (ME/MO).

Soft Skills

• Strong cross-functional leadership—can drive teams without direct authority.
• Excellent communication skills for global collaboration (France, suppliers, multicountry teams).
• Ability to negotiate technical requirements and balance trade-offs (cost/quality/performance).
• Project management capabilities—timing management, issue tracking, milestone delivery.
• Problem-solving mindset; experience leading task forces for critical issues.

Education

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering / Automotive Engineering (Dipl.-Ing. equivalent preferred).

Languages

• • Fluent English (written & verbal) for global coordination.

• Collaborative working environment – We stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers, developing solutions that create a sustainable today and tomorrow.
• Continuous learning - Our Learning & Leadership Development team has established a world-class learning ecosystem that enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses.
• Global organisation - We provide solutions to leading brands from various sectors, giving you the opportunity to work with top-tier companies providing impactful solutions to our customers’ customers.