BG ENGINEERING & DEVELOPMENT PRODUCT LEADER

OPmobility; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

OPmobility is seeking an Engineering Product Leader Geometry to guide dimensional engineering for exterior automotive components. Lead the Americas region team, align engineering workload, and drive metrology validation across production parts.

You will validate part tolerances, design and verify fixtures, and manage PPAP packages for multiple plants in the Americas, fostering collaboration and technical excellence in a global context.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or higher in mechanical/automotive/manufacturing engineering.
• Experience in dimensional engineering, spec tolerances, and PPAP.
• Design/validate fixtures and metrology for exterior automotive components.

Responsibilities

• Lead dimensional engineering for exterior automotive components (bumpers, latches, rocker panels).
• Coordinate workload across Americas region and mentor engineers in Mexico/USA.
• Ensure PPAP packages meet specifications and validate tolerances across programs.

Skills

Dimensional engineering

Tolerance analysis

PPAP

Fixture design

Measuring equipment

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Automotive Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

CMM / metrology tools

Measurement devices

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.

Job title

Engineering Product Leader Geometry

Location

Anderson, SC, U.S.A, OPmobility Exterior USA LLC

Job duties

Analyze, perform and lead dimensional engineering including specification and validation of part tolerances; design and validation of checking fixtures; and measurement, verification, and validation of part dimensional measurements for Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) packages, for exterior automotive component development programs for production of passenger vehicle exterior systems including bumpers, liftgates, fenders, wheel arches, and rocker panels at 4 U.S. & 3 Mexico plants. Serve as functional leader of Americas Region dimensional engineering team – two Geometry Engineers in Mexico, three Geometry Engineers in U.S. (each possessing bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering fields or related fields), providing general technical direction, coordinating engineering workload across programs, and supporting performance feedback.

Travel requirements

Required travel to OPmobility plants in Mexico (San Luis Potosi, Silao, and Ramos Arizpe) to address technical questions and validate metrology, part tolerances, measurement devices, and checking fixtures for exterior component programs, and train plant personnel in dimensional engineering methodologies and dimensional standards up to 4 weeks per year (equal to ~8% in annual travel).

Education

Bachelor, Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or related.

Experience

Twenty-four months’ experience as Engineer or related, analyzing and performing dimensional engineering including specification and validation of part tolerances; design or validation of checking fixtures; and validation of part dimensional measurements for PPAP packages, for component development programs for production of passenger vehicle exterior systems bumpers and rocker panels, or related.

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.