BU ENGINEERING & DEVELOPMENT PRODUCT PROFESSIONAL

OPmobility SE; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

OPmobility SE in Troy, MI is seeking a Product Application Engineer to coordinate design and development for assigned programs, ensuring system performance meets requirements.

The role leads CAD teammates, test engineers, and suppliers, guiding DFMEA, DVP&R, BOM, and validation activities within a fast-paced, global environment. Ideal candidates hold a BSc in Engineering, graduate GPA 3.0, with automotive/manufacturing experience; familiarity with GD&T and related processes; travel less than 10%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering required.
• New Graduate with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Experience in Automotive /Manufacturing, preferred.
• Experience in GD&T, DVP&R, DFMEA, and BOM.
• Experienced in Safety Components or Fuel Systems components, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate design and development for assigned programs to meet technical requirements.
• Direct CAD designers to ensure designs meet program requirements.
• Lead tests and validation plans with Test Engineers/Technicians.
• Direct the manufacture, assembly and validation of prototype parts.
• Release drawings/maths data to suppliers for tooling and prototypes.
• Release drawings/maths data to customers meeting their standards.
• Make recommendations for improvement to reduce cost and increase quality.
• Interface with other Development groups to supply required technologies.
• Lead technical contact for assigned programs.

Skills

New Graduate

GPA 3.0

Education

BSc Engineering

Tools

Unigraphics

I-DEAS

CATIA

ABAQUS

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 :

Product Application Engineer

Type of contract :

Long-term At-will

Expected Hiring Date :

Sept 2026

Scope :

Regional NAO

Responsibilities

• The Product Application Engineer (PAE) is responsible to coordinate the design and development for assigned programs and ensure that the system performance meets technical requirements
• Work is performed in a fast paced environment within tight time constraints
• Responsible for DFMEA, DVP&R, BOM, and engineering timeline including action plans for issue resolution and product validation
• Direct CAD designers in the development of details and assembly math data / drawings to ensure the design meets the program requirements
• Direct Test Engineers/Technicians in the development of the Design and Process Validation Plans.
• Direct the manufacture, assembly and validation of prototype parts
• Communicate design changes to the program team
• Release drawings / math data to suppliers for the manufacture of tooling, prototypes, components and assembly aids associated with the program
• Release drawings / math data to the customer that meets the individual customer’s standards
• Make recommendations for improvement to the program team and the customer to continuously drive towards lower cost and increased quality within the required timing
• Interface with other Development groups (Components, Materials, Process and Systems) to ensure the provision of the technologies required to support the program
• Lead technical contact for assigned programs
• Other duties as assigned

Ideal Candidate Profile

Personal Background

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering required
• New Graduate with a minimum 3.0 GPA
• Experience in Automotive /Manufacturing, preferred
• Experience in GD&T, DVP&R, DFMEA, and BOM
• Experienced in Safety Components or Fuel Systems components, preferred

Skills And Abilities

• Basic understanding of the capabilities of common CAE systems (Unigraphics, SDRC I-DEAS, CATIA, ABAQUS, etc.).
  • No Design experience necessary
• At ease and effective in a matrix, multicultural and fast evolving environment
• Travel required – less than 10% (Domestic and International)

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.