VA/VE Expert - Purchased Parts

OP Mobility; Kraków; On-site; PLN 191,000 - 256,000; Full time

Job summary

A global mobility solutions company based in Poland is seeking a strategic VA/VE Specialist for Purchased Parts to lead cost optimization and support supplier development. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in industrial engineering or purchasing, especially in the automotive sector, strong analytical skills, and expertise in value analysis and manufacturing technologies. The role offers stable employment and social benefits.

Benefits

Stable employment

Social fund and healthcare benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in industrial engineering or purchasing, preferably automotive.
• Experience with value analysis/value engineering, Kaizen, and Gemba.
• Knowledge of injection molding, painting, and chroming on plastics.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement product cost optimization opportunities.
• Lead external workshops with suppliers and deploy savings initiatives.
• Develop supplier cost structure and raw material databases.
• Support commodity buyers in technical savings.
• Optimize purchasing flows and manage resale of raw materials.

Skills

Analytical skills

Technical skills

Team collaboration

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Proactive organization

Education

Degree in Engineering (Mechanical/Plastic)

Business background

Job description

Overview

OPmobility is a world-leading provider of innovative solutions for a unique, safer and more sustainable mobility experience. Innovation-driven since its creation, the Group develops and produces intelligent exterior systems, customized complex modules, lighting systems, clean energy systems and electrification solutions for all mobility companies. With a €11.4 billion economic revenue in 2023, a global network of 152 plants and 40 R&D centers, OPmobility relies on its 40,300 employees to meet the challenges of transforming mobility. Our ambition is to provide automakers with cutting-edge equipment and solutions to develop tomorrow’s clean and connected car.

Role

We are looking for a strategic and results-driven VA/VE Specialist for Purchased Parts to lead cost optimization initiatives and support supplier development across our industrial operations. If you have experience in value analysis, supplier collaboration, and manufacturing technologies – we’d love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement product cost optimization opportunities (VA/VE)
• Lead external workshops with suppliers and deploy savings initiatives
• Develop supplier cost structure and raw material databases
• Support commodity buyers in technical savings (e.g. material changes)
• Optimize purchasing flows and manage resale of raw materials to Tier-2 suppliers
• Collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to drive continuous improvement

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering (Mechanical/Plastic); Business background is a plus
• 5+ years of experience in industrial engineering or purchasing (automotive preferred)
• Strong analytical and technical skills; knowledge of injection molding, painting, chroming on plastics
• Experience with VA/VE, Kaizen, Gemba, Monozukuri
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Proactive, well-organized, and a strong team player

What we offer

• Stable employment in a global company
• Social fund and healthcare benefits

As a responsible company, OPmobility pays particular attention to diversity and equality within its teams and the Group commits to treat all job applications equally.