Automotive Paint Methods Engineer — Launch & Optimize Production

OPmobility SE; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

OPmobility SE in the United States is hiring a Manufacturing Process Engineer to support paint operations in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. You will work on new product launches, industrialization projects, process optimization, capacity planning, and continuous improvement with cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes developing and maintaining manufacturing documentation, standards, and layouts, while ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency across production lines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required (Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, or related field preferred).
• Experience within a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Experience in automotive or high-volume manufacturing environments is a plus.
• Time study and work measurement techniques.
• Manufacturing process analysis and optimization.
• AutoCAD or similar layout/design software.
• Understanding of manufacturing equipment, production flow, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Knowledge of assembly and production processes is preferred.

Responsibilities

• New Product Introduction: provide engineering support during new product launches to ensure successful implementation within timelines, budgets, and quality requirements.
• Manufacturing Projects & Equipment Implementation: support installation, commissioning, and optimization of new equipment and systems; participate in facility/layout improvement projects.
• Process Improvement & Operational Excellence: perform capacity analysis, conduct time studies, establish labor standards, create and update plant layouts and standardized work instructions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, cost, and delivery performance.
• Anticipate equipment and process modifications required to meet production demands.

Skills

Time study

Work measurement

Process optimization

AutoCAD

Manufacturing knowledge

Production flow

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

OPmobility SE in the United States is hiring a Manufacturing Process Engineer to support paint operations in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. You will work on new product launches, industrialization projects, process optimization, capacity planning, and continuous improvement with cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes developing and maintaining manufacturing documentation, standards, and layouts, while ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency across production lines.