Supply Chain Design & Packaging Engineer

OPmobility; Monterrey; On-site; MXN 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

OPmobility is seeking a dedicated engineer to design and optimize the supply chain and packaging for new projects in a manufacturing setting. You will work with manufacturing teams to define flows, costs, and performance targets, ensuring quality and safety while reducing lead times and inventory.

The role requires strong analytical skills, stakeholder collaboration, and the ability to manage projects across multiple functions in a global automotive environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering or related field; master's is a plus.
• Experience in supply chain engineering or plant logistics.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and optimization tools.

Responsibilities

• Design optimal supply chain and packaging strategy for projects.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to define material flows.
• Develop budgets and cost analyses for supply chain aspects.
• Ensure standardized equipment and processes for projects.
• Identify risks and improve inventory and service levels.

Skills

Supply chain design

Lean principles

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Bilingual English-Spanish

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Master's preferred

Tools

CAD software

3D visualization

ERP systems

Job description

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

• Design and define the optimal supply chain and packaging strategy for new projects, ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, and customer service while minimizing costs and inventory levels.
• Develop supply chain concepts covering inbound, outbound, internal logistics, material flows, information flows, and customer delivery processes in close collaboration with manufacturing teams and plant operations.
• Calculate and manage project-related supply chain and packaging budgets, including cost-per-part analyses, logistics investments, and packaging expenditures.
• Ensure quotations and project assumptions are based on standardized equipment, processes, and best practices.
• Identify, assess, and elevate potential industrial, logistics, or packaging-related risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Define optimal inventory and stock levels across the supply chain with a focus on lead-time reduction, efficiency, and service performance.
• Develop packaging specifications for semi-finished and finished products, translating customer requirements into practical and cost-effective packaging solutions.
• Collaborate with assembly engineers, manufacturing project managers, suppliers, and plant teams to ensure packaging solutions meet operational and customer requirements.
• Coordinate the development, testing, validation, and implementation of packaging equipment and materials, ensuring readiness for production trials and customer approvals.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by applying lean principles and supply chain optimization methodologies to enhance logistics performance and operational efficiency.

Required Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field; Master's degree is an advantage.
• Experience in supply chain engineering, plant logistics, packaging engineering, or a comparable role within a manufacturing, industrial, automotive, or logistics environment.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain design, logistics processes, inventory management, packaging development, and material flow optimization.
• Good understanding of lean manufacturing principles and supply chain optimization tools.
• Knowledge of mechanical engineering fundamentals, including the ability to work with 3D visualization or CAD viewer software.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management capabilities.
• Customer-focused mindset with the ability to lead initiatives and work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Bilingual English-Spanish.

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.