Supplier Development Engineer – Sheet Metal & Plastics

Volvo Construction Equipment; Wrocław; Hybrid; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Volvo Construction Equipment in Wroclaw is seeking a proactive professional to drive supplier development within a multi-site, cross-functional environment. You will participate in supplier evaluation, APQP/PPAP activities, and help shape purchasing strategies to boost quality, sustainability, and cost performance.

You will mentor teams on cost versus quality requirements and lead continuous improvement programs, including VPS/Lean, while collaborating with our Technology organization.

Qualifications

• University degree in engineering or similar.
• Experience from quality/production area.
• Knowledge in supply chain management and Lean manufacturing.
• Educational or practical experience within sheet metal / plastics processes preferable.
• Good communication skills in English + local language.

Responsibilities

• Be involved in supplier evaluation and selection; drive APQP/PPAP activities for selected projects.
• Contribute to creation and execution of Purchasing strategies; encourage suppliers for development and innovation.
• Educate and mentor activities from cost to quality requirements; steer sustainability supply chain management programs.
• Lead productivity improvement programs such as VPS/Lean and guide continuous improvement actions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders and manage parallel activities.

Skills

Quality/production experience

Supply chain management

Lean manufacturing

Sheet metal / plastics processes

English + local language

Education

University degree in engineering or similar

Job description

Volvo Construction Equipment in Wroclaw is seeking a proactive professional to drive supplier development within a multi-site, cross-functional environment. You will participate in supplier evaluation, APQP/PPAP activities, and help shape purchasing strategies to boost quality, sustainability, and cost performance.

You will mentor teams on cost versus quality requirements and lead continuous improvement programs, including VPS/Lean, while collaborating with our Technology organization.