Industrial Project Engineer (Paint & Decoration)

OPmobility; Monterrey; Presencial; MXN 1.100.000 - 1.800.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

OPmobility in Monterrey seeks an experienced Project Manager to coordinate the expansion of manufacturing facilities and lead painting and decoration lines. You will oversee design, installation, and startup of new production equipment, while ensuring quality and performance across liquid application and robotics systems.

The role requires a degree in engineering, fluency in English, strong project management, and proven leadership.

Formación

• Engineering degree related to the field.
• Knowledge of Antifog & Hard Coating for Lighting & Decoration.
• Knowledge of automated paint & decoration line designs and installation.
• Knowledge of automotive OEM requirements & specifications.
• Skilled in Windows, MS Project, AutoCAD, MS Tools, etc.
• Fluent in English.
• Ability to interface with customers, suppliers & associates.
• Project management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal relations.
• Leadership and teamwork.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate construction/expansion of manufacturing facilities and oversee design, installation and startup of new production equipment.
• Lead industrial projects related to Painting & Decoration lines.
• Ensure liquid application and robotics commissioning activities meet quality and performance targets.
• Support OEE and scrap convergence across plants; drive optimization and performance improvements.
• Lead productivity improvements: test/validate new application methods, sprayers, and product transfer efficiency.
• Define optimal liquid application parameters per customer specs and develop standards/trainings.
• Lead internal training on liquid application (path programming, brush development, process control).
• Assist troubleshooting for Antifog and Hard Coating processes including liquid application and robotics stations.
• Develop industrial hypotheses (country/site/diagram/logistics) for Industrial Process Performance Lighting & Decoration.

Conocimientos

Project Management

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Fluent English

Team collaboration

Customer interface

Educación

Engineering degree

Herramientas

AutoCAD

MS Project

MS Office

Windows

Descripción del empleo

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.

Main Responsibilities

• Coordinate the construction/expansion of manufacturing facilities and coordinate the design, installation and startup of new production equipment.
• Leads industrial projects related to Painting & Decoration manufacturing lines.
• Ensures liquid application and robotics commissioning activities with the plant and equipment supplier are performed correctly to reach the expected quality and performance levels.
• Supports OEE and scrap convergences in the different plants (optimization/performance improvement projects, lead optimization /performance improvements in quality of application for Antifog and Hard coating processes).
• Leads productivity improvement projects (test and validation of new application methods, sprayers, product transfer efficiency, cycle time, etc).
• Defines the best liquid application parameters in accordance with customers’ specifications and application tools by developing standards and training sessions.
• Leads the internal training around the liquid application (path programming methodology, brush development, process control, etc).
• Supports troubleshooting activity related to the Antifog and Hard Coating processes including the liquid application and robotic stations.
• Defines the industrial hypotheses (Country, site, industrial diagram, logistics, etc) related to the Industrial Process Performance Lighting & Decoration platform.
• Consolidates the volumes to take into account and define the production equipment specifications.
• Assist in the development of industrial supplier contracts pertaining to Lighting Painting & Decoration.
• Develop and manage project budgets.
• Prepare requests for capital expenditures (CAPEX).
• Develops plant specific equipment specifications including automated Paint lines for Lighting & Decoration.
• Order plant specific equipment (Capacity + Standard).
• Develop and manage industrial timelines and associate corrective actions as required.
• Track the supplier production and accept the plant specification equipment.
• Finalize the production line (Lay out within the plant), train the production team.
• Produce the first production parts with the Plant organizational Team, manage start-up.
• Produce the industrial trials, Qualify the new production lines, Control Plan Training.

Required Profile

• Engineering degree related to the field.
• Knowledge of the Antifog & Hard Coating process industry‑Specifically for Lighting & Decoration (a must).
• Knowledge of Automated Paint & Decoration Line Designs and Installation (a must).
• Knowledge of automotive OEM Customer Requirements & Specifications (a must).
• Skilled in Computer Software use (Windows, MS Project, AutoCad, MS Tools, etc).
• Fluent in English.
• Ability to interface with customers, suppliers & associates.
• Project Management Skills.
• Excellent interpersonal relations.
• Leadership and team playing.

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.