BU ENGINEERING & DEVELOPMENT PROJECT LEADER - MANUFACTURING

OP Mobility; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health benefits

Paid time off

Access to online learning platforms

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

OP Mobility is seeking a BU Engineering & Development Project Leader - Manufacturing in Kansas City, responsible for defining project scopes and managing budgets. This leadership role involves overseeing project planning, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and leading manufacturing process improvements.

The successful candidate will have experience in project management and manufacturing, alongside skills in cost management and team coordination. The role offers a competitive health benefits package and opportunities for career growth within a global organization.

Qualifications

• Experience in project management within manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of HSE requirements and compliance.
• Ability to manage budgets and financial tracking.

Responsibilities

• Define the initial Statement of Work for manufacturing scope.
• Set up and manage overall project planning.
• Ensure compliance with manufacturing standards.

Skills

Project Management

Manufacturing Compliance

Budget Management

Lean Principles Implementation

Design for Manufacturing (DFM)

Job description

BU ENGINEERING & DEVELOPMENT PROJECT LEADER - MANUFACTURING

OPmobility is a world‑leading provider of innovative solutions for a unique, safer and more sustainable mobility experience. Innovation‑driven since its creation, the Group develops and produces intelligent exterior systems, customised complex modules, lighting systems, clean energy systems and electrification solutions for all mobility companies. With a €11.4 billion economic revenue in 2023, a global network of 152 plants and 40 R&D centres, OPmobility relies on its 40 300 employees to meet the challenges of transforming mobility.

• Job Title: BU ENGINEERING & DEVELOPMENT LEADER - MANUFACTURING
• Type of Contract: Long-term At‑will
• Expected Hiring Date: August 2026
• Scope: Single‑site

Responsibilities

Project Management

• Define the initial Statement of Work (SOW) for the manufacturing perimeter, including scope, extended team, and development budget (hours, rates, travel costs)
• Set up and manage overall project planning
• Lead manufacturing project reviews, consolidate actions, and provide structured reporting and action plans
• Participate in design reviews and QUAD reviews
• Ensure proper organisation and tracking of Launch Readiness activities in coordination with the Launch Manager

Manufacturing

• Ensure compliance with HSE requirements
• Support upstream project phases (expertise and acquisition) when required
• Coordinate activities of the extended team depending on project scope
• Define the global industrial scenario, including production processes (paint, assembly) and supply chain flows (packaging, physical and information flows)
• Ensure application of OPmobility manufacturing standards following lean principles
• Provide Design for Manufacturing (DFM) input and ensure integration into product design
• Validate plant capacity against project volumes
• Lead the industrialisation phase within plants and SILs after transfer from métier technicians (PPx)
• Manage manufacturing cost drivers (cycle time, manpower, investments, logistics costs) and upscale changes to the Project Manager
• Drive industrial performance improvement by eliminating non‑value‑added activities

Budget Management

• Define and manage the project provisional budget (hours and costs)
• Allocate budget across the extended team and ensure resource alignment with managers
• Define internal and external scope related to the SOW
• Track and report scope changes (customer or internal) with recommended adjustments
• Monitor budget performance and elevate risks or gaps
• Contribute to investment optimisation initiatives
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to processes, organisation, and methodologies
• Support capitalisation and productivity improvement actionsContribute to defining and implementing progress plans
• Provide structured feedback at project closure, including best practices and lessons learned

Benefits

• Competitive health benefits package (medical, dental, and vision coverage)
• Paid time off and holidays
• Access to online learning platforms and professional development programmes
• Career growth opportunities within a global organisation
• Employee recognition and engagement programmes
• Retirement savings plan (401k with company match)

As a responsible company, OPmobility pays particular attention to diversity and equality within its teams and the Group commits to treat all job applications equally.