R&D WCE Engineer - VIE

OP Mobility; Kraków; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

OPmobility is seeking an WCE Engineer to drive the World Class Engineering deployment in the BG R&D group in Kraków, Poland. The role focuses on implementing WCE pillars, promoting the WCE culture, and monitoring performance across engineering functions.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, monitor KPIs, and support cost deployment initiatives to quantify savings and improve efficiency. The position is based in Kraków and involves an international, multidisciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or related field.
• Analytical mindset with ability to work with data and KPIs.
• Fluent in English; ability to work in international environment.
• Knowledge of SharePoint is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the deployment and sustainability of the World Class Engineering (WCE) methodology across the BG R&D organization.
• Promote the WCE mindset and culture through SharePoint and internal communication channels.
• Contribute to the deployment and monitoring of WCE pillar activities.
• Support the communication and visibility of WCE initiatives, achievements, and best practices.
• Participate in Cost Deployment activities to understand financial impact of engineering activities.
• Monitor and confirm forecasted savings and report results.
• Assist in collecting and analyzing data related to cost performance and efficiency improvements.
• Work closely with WCE pillar leaders to support deployment activities and ensure alignment across functions.
• Foster a collaborative network between pillar leaders and stakeholders.
• Encourage sharing of knowledge, lessons learned, and best practices across the organization.
• Support activities related to engineering applications, project management, quality, and PMO through WCE deployment and monitoring.
• Contribute to follow-up of KPIs and deployment objectives.
• Assist in monitoring project progress and ensuring alignment with WCE standards.

Education

Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Project Management

Job description

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Ready to take on meaningful challenges and shape the next generation of mobility?

Joining OPmobility means stepping into a global group with a purpose to keep people and goods moving safely, smarter, and sustainably everywhere.

As a BG R&D WCE Engineer, you support the deployment and sustainability of the World Class Engineering (WCE) methodology within the Business Group R&D organization. You contribute to the implementation of WCE pillars, promote the WCE culture through communication initiatives, support Cost Deployment activities, and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to monitor performance and drive operational excellence across engineering functions.

Key Responsibilities

WCE Deployment and Promotion

• Support the deployment and sustainability of the World Class Engineering (WCE) methodology across the BG R&D organization.
• Promote the WCE mindset and culture through SharePoint and internal communication channels.
• Contribute to the deployment and monitoring of WCE pillar activities.
• Support the communication and visibility of WCE initiatives, achievements, and best practices.

Cost Deployment

• Participate in Cost Deployment activities to increase understanding of the financial impact of operational and engineering activities.
• Support the functional tracking and validation of savings generated through performance improvement initiatives.
• Monitor and confirm forecasted savings and contribute to the reporting of results.
• Assist in collecting and analyzing data related to cost performance and efficiency improvements.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with WCE pillar leaders to support deployment activities and ensure alignment across functions.
• Foster a collaborative network between pillar leaders and stakeholders.
• Encourage the sharing of knowledge, lessons learned, and best practices across the organization.

Engineering and Project Monitoring

• Support activities related to engineering applications, project management, quality, and PMO through WCE deployment and monitoring activities.
• Contribute to the follow-up of key performance indicators and deployment objectives.
• Assist in monitoring project progress and ensuring alignment with WCE standards and methodologies.

Profile

You are passionate about engineering excellence and structured ways of working.

You enjoy working with different teams and building strong relationships across functions.

You are analytical and interested in understanding the impact of engineering activities on business performance.

You hold a degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.

You have an interest in manufacturing systems, engineering processes, and operational performance.

You are comfortable working with data analysis, KPIs, and performance reporting.

You have good knowledge of Microsoft Office tools; experience with SharePoint is an advantage.

You possess strong communication and collaboration skills.

You are fluent in English and able to work in an international and multicultural environment.

You are fluent in English and another language is a plus

Duration

12 to 24 months, beginning asap

Location

Krakow, Poland

Contract

V.I.E – as part of the reinforcement program of youth employability, Business France created the V.I.E Contract for young European. To be eligible to the program, one must be between the age of 18 to 28 years old, have a European citizenship and have never worked in the country where they apply to. You can find more information on the website of Business France:

At OPmobility, people truly matter. We are committed to building inclusive teams, promoting diversity and equality, and ensuring that every application is considered fairly - because the future of mobility is built by diverse perspectives, bold ideas, and people who dare to move forward.

Innovation is therefore not a buzzword, but a natural part of everyday work. You’ll grow in an international environment where cutting-edge technologies, industrial excellence, and real-world impact come together to tackle the challenges of tomorrow’s automotive industry.

Founded in 1946 by Pierre Burelle, OPmobility, known until 2024 as Plastic Omnium, has transformed itself into a player in sustainable and connected mobility. Today, OPmobility develops technological solutions across four areas of expertise: exterior and lighting systems, the integration of complex modules, technologies related to energy storage, hydrogen and electrification, and a division dedicated to the development of embedded software and digital solutions.

With €11.5 billion in revenue in 2025, 152 factories, 40 R&D centers, and nearly 38,100 employees across 28 countries, OPmobility combines global scale with local impact. All driven by a shared ambition to accelerate the automotive energy transition.