Meet Sebastian Jarzeczka, Project Engineer at GFE Solutions

Sebastian Jarzeczka’s engineering career has taken him from Formula Student and automotive R&D to designing and building cars for drag racing and drifting. Today, he brings that combination of design experience and practical workshop knowledge to his role as Project Engineer at GFE Solutions.

His path into engineering was shaped by an early interest in motorsport and the opportunity to work on projects where ideas had to prove themselves beyond the drawing board.

From Formula Student to Real-World Engineering

Sebastian graduated from Poznań University of Technology, where he became involved in a newly founded Formula Student project. The team was building its foundations, and Sebastian had the opportunity to take on several different responsibilities, working as a designer, fabricator, and driver.

This gave him a chance to experience the entire process: designing a component, manufacturing it, installing it in the car, and then testing its performance on the track. It was an education that went beyond engineering theory and classroom assignments. He could see directly how design decisions affected assembly, how components behaved under real operating conditions, and where an initial concept needed improvement.

Working across different stages of the project also gave him a broader understanding of how engineering teams operate. A design that looks correct on a computer screen still has to be manufactured, assembled, and tested. Each stage brings its own challenges, and the quality of the final result depends on how well they work together.

Experience in Automotive R&D and Vehicle Design

After graduating, Sebastian continued developing his engineering skills in the automotive industry. He completed an internship in Volkswagen’s R&D department near Poznań, gaining experience in a professional research and development environment.

He later worked as a Design Engineer in MAN’s bus design office. These roles gave him exposure to different areas of vehicle engineering, from development work to the design requirements of commercial vehicles.

However, motorsport remained an important part of his professional interests. Sebastian eventually returned to the workshop, where he worked on building cars for drag racing and drifting.

This experience brought him back to the practical side of engineering that had first attracted him to Formula Student. Designing and building performance cars requires attention to detail, an understanding of how individual components interact, and the ability to turn technical ideas into functioning mechanical solutions.

Engineering Beyond the Workplace

Sebastian’s interest in design does not stop when the working day ends. He is currently renovating his house, approaching the project with the same curiosity he brings to engineering. Architecture, interior design, and home technology all give him opportunities to explore new ideas and investigate different solutions.

What might begin as a quick search for inspiration can easily turn into hours of research. His wife has become familiar with this habit, as one question often leads to several more.

For Sebastian, it is another way to stay curious, learn something new, and apply practical thinking to everyday challenges.

His Most Important Project

Despite his experience with racing cars, automotive development, and engineering projects, Sebastian has a new challenge that takes priority over everything else: raising his almost three-year-old daughter and showing her the world.

He describes her as the toughest client he has ever had. And unlike an engineering project, this one comes with its own changing requirements, unexpected challenges, and very little room for negotiation.

It is a glimpse into the person behind the engineering role: someone who enjoys building things, exploring new ideas, and taking on challenges both at work and at home.

At GFE Solutions, Sebastian brings together the technical background, practical experience, and curiosity developed throughout his career. We are glad to have him as part of the team.