Electronics Project Leader III

Apply by November 24th

Curitiba-PR

At Electrolux Group, a leading global appliance company, we strive every day to shape living for the better for our consumers, our people and our planet. We share ideas and collaborate so that together, we can develop solutions that deliver enjoyable and sustainable living.

Come join us as you are. We believe diverse perspectives make us stronger and more innovative. In our global community of people from 100+ countries, we listen to each other, actively contribute and grow together.

Join us in our exciting quest to build the future home!

For more than one hundred years now, the Electrolux Group has been working at shaping living for the better, developing products that meet people’s demands in terms of taste, care and wellbeing. But as consumer needs and wants continue to evolve, we have even more work to do. It's our R&D teams that ensure our company stays at the forefront of innovation, investigating and making use of the latest technology in order to enable our company to keep delivering outstanding experiences.

The Senior Electronics Project Leader drives the development of electronic systems in home appliance products, leading cross-functional teams – including system engineering, hardware, software and testing laboratories through design, development, testing, and production stages, ensuring high-performance, energy-efficient, and reliable consumer appliances hit the market on time and within budget. This role involves applying robust project management techniques to design and execute detailed plans, ensuring all technical and commercial goals are met within defined timelines and budgetary boundaries. Regular status updates will be provided to senior management to maintain visibility into progress, risks, and achievements throughout the product development cycle.

- Lead electronic module development and system integration projects from idea to market readiness using the Electrolux project development processes and tools.

- Collaborate with stakeholders to gather, analyze, refine and document business requirements for a project scope definition.

- Develop detailed project plans, including milestones, resource allocation, and risk mitigation strategies.

- Collaborate with Systems Engineering to translate customer insights and marketing needs into actionable technical specifications and project deliverables.

- Coordinate project deliverables and milestones with internal teams (Product Architecture, Labs, Product Line, Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing) and external suppliers.

- Conduct cost analysis, pricing estimates, and feasibility studies to align with target product costs.

- Identify cost drivers and opportunities for optimization in processes, materials, or resources.

- Manage and report on schedule, cost, quality, and capital expenditure (CAPEX) KPIs at critical project checkpoints.

- Chair or participate in all key project meetings including design reviews, checkpoint gates, and periodic cross-functional team meetings.

- Ensures the timely preparation and execution of engineering project documentation (change notices, BOMs, drawings, specifications, etc).

As part of the culture of continuous improvement, you will be involved in Lean Thinking projects and activities (EMS/EAI).

- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.

- Minimum of five years of demonstrated experience in new product development with a demonstrated track record of launching successful and innovative products.

- Strong understanding of embedded systems, power electronics, and product lifecycle management.

- Understanding of digital product development lifecycles, connectivity systems (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, IoT, etc.), system updates over the air and cybersecurity.

- Familiarity with reading technical schematics and a solid grasp of embedded systems architecture is advantageous.

- Strong project management and interpersonal skills leading cross functional project teams.

- Advanced English

You will be based at the Guabirotuba plant in Curitiba. One of the focal points for all Latin American Electrolux operations, this plant is the base for over 3200 collaborators, all focused on transforming the way the world lives by shaping lives for the better with their work.

In order to create a culture of inclusion and care for everyone's wellbeing, we offer the following benefits:

• Flexible work hours/hybrid work environment (4x1);
• Profit share bonus;
• Discounts on our award-winning Electrolux products and services;
• Family-friendly benefits such as extended paternity leave (4 weeks);
• Insurance policy plan;
• Extensive learning opportunities and flexible career path.