**What will you do?** + Drive and accompany implementation of standard LSS products + Select and approve Sealing Systems for allocated OEM programs + Lead Root Cause Analysis for LSS product related field returns, shortfalls in validations or other concerns + Provide specific LSS expertise for and in negotiations with OEMs + Supply technical assessments & evaluations for local functions like quality, manufacturing engineering, purchasing and SQA + Lead development of Customized Sealing Systems + Coordinate the technical release of allocated VA/VE activities + Conduct training on LSM products for e.g. Application Engineering + Conduct benchmarking for competitor products **What are we looking for?** **To be successful in this position, you will have** + Education: Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Level + Experience: Automotive engineering or equivalent master's degree preferred + Good communication & collaboration skills + Ability to work independently + Ability to manage projects + Self-motivated to achieve results and meet timelines + Ability to work well in a team in a global company with internal customers and peers + Ability to manage disagreements effectively + Good relationship building and networking skills + Business fluent English language; German is beneficial + Good knowledge on GKN processes, standards and WOW for internal candidates **Reporting** + Direct: Product Development Manager LSS GPC in GKN Lohmar, Germany + Matrix: into site engineering **We offer** + Private Medical Care + Group Life Insurance + Employee Pension Program (PPE) + Holiday Bonus + Subsidy for team-building activities + Access to LinkedIn Learning platform + Opportunities for language learning and study subsidies + Sports Card **GKN Automotive Poland - Olesnica** GKN Automotive Poland was established in 1996. We employ 1,400 people in 2 plants in Olesnica and manage more than 70 production lines. We have invested heavily in the development of our state-of-the-art engineering centre, and in recent years we have completely transformed our forging and manufacturing facilities to provide our teams with the tools and resources they need to succeed and grow in our environment. This facility is an important regional hub for powertrain technology supplied by GKN Automotive. We have been recognised with numerous awards for excellence and innovation. We support the career development of our employees through technical training and access to self-directed training in a wide range of topics covering hard and soft skills. We take pride in developing our people and supporting them to achieve their goals. More than 40% of our management team has been promoted from operational roles and 10% of our employees now hold positions in global structures. An important aspect for us is our commitment to the local community. For many years, GKN Automotive Poland has had a GeKoN programme, through which we have sponsored and supported initiatives ranging from emergency skills training in local communities to school refurbishment, making our time and resources available to work with these important events. GKN Driveline provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, pregnancy, or disability.