Junior Vehicle Platform Engineer

Expleo is a global engineering, technology, and consulting service provider that partners with leading organizations to guide them through their business transformation, helping them achieve operational excellence and future-proof their businesses. #LI-FP1

Expleo benefits from more than 50 years of experience developing complex products in automotive and aerospace, optimizing manufacturing processes, and ensuring the quality of information systems. Leveraging its deep sector knowledge and wide-ranging expertise in fields including AI engineering, digitalization, automation, cybersecurity and data science, the group’s mission is to fast-track innovation through each step of the value chain.

With a worldwide presence in 30 countries, our global footprint includes excellence centers around the world, including Romania since 1994.

• Define and manage platform architecture, ensuring scalability, modularity, and reusability
• Align platform strategy with product roadmap, performance, cost, and quality targets
• Oversee integration of systems and components (BIW, powertrain interfaces, chassis, interior/exterior) at platform level
• Ensure platform compliance with regulatory requirements and internal engineering standards
• Drive cross-functional collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, and product management teams
• Manage technical risks, dependencies, and change requests at platform level
• Monitor and control KPIs related to platform performance (cost efficiency, weight, timing, quality)
• Support decision-making for platform evolution, technology adoption, and innovation
• Ensure effective configuration management and lifecycle tracking through PLM systems
• Guide teams during industrialization and ensure smooth transition from development to production

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Systems Engineering, or a related field
• Previous experience in automotive engineering, with exposure to vehicle architecture or platform development is an advantage
• Understanding of full vehicle development lifecycle and system integration
• Experience with systems engineering principles and architecture definition, with engineering processes and standards (APQP, DFMEA, configuration management)
• Knowledge of CAD tools (CATIA V5/V6, NX) and PLM systems (ENOVIA, Teamcenter)
• Ability to manage complexity, dependencies, and trade-offs across systems
• Excellent communication and alignment skills in an international environment
• Strategic mindset with focus on scalability, efficiency, and long-term platform evolution

• Benefit Platform 
• Holiday Voucher 
• Private medical insurance  
• Performance bonus 
• Easter and Christmas bonus 
• Employee referral bonus 
• Bookster subscription  
• Work from home options depending on project