COUNTRY ENGINEERING & DEVELOPMENT ASSEMBLY LEADER

OP Mobility; Greer, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

OPmobility is seeking an Engineering Process Leader - Assembly to drive health, safety, quality and CSR across assembly operations. You will lead the Manufacturing Engineering Assembly team, recruit and onboard staff, and align resources, budgets and technical decisions with project needs.

The role requires a bachelor’s (or master’s) in mechanical, electrical engineering or automation, fluent English, and a strong background in assembly techniques and industrial equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with relevant experience, or a master's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering or automation.
• Fluent English communication skills.
• Strong understanding of health, safety, ergonomics and industrial risk prevention.
• Strong technical background in assembly techniques and industrial equipment.
• External candidates: Experience in a similar position with a Tier 1 automotive supplier.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Manufacturing Engineering Assembly team and manage its day-to-day activities.
• Recruit, onboard, train and support new employees.
• Develop individual and team competency levels in line with project and industrial needs.
• Provide technical and administrative support to the team and escalates critical issues to the supervisor.
• Ensure optimal service to projects by assigning appropriate resources and expertise.

Skills

Fluent English communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in mechanical engineering or automation

Job description

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COUNTRY ENGINEERING & DEVELOPMENT ASSEMBLY LEADER

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 Process Leader - Assembly

Responsibilities

1.0 Health, Safety, Quality and CSR

• Apply and promote health, safety, quality and corporate social responsibility policies and procedures.
• Promote a strong safety culture within the team and across the organization.
• Ensure safety and ergonomic requirements are integrated into assembly processes and equipment decisions.

2.0 Team Leadership and Resource Management

• Lead the Manufacturing Engineering Assembly team and manage its day-to-day activities.
• Recruit, onboard, train and support new employees.
• Develop individual and team competency levels in line with project and industrial needs.
• Provide technical and administrative support to the team and escalates critical issues to the supervisor.
• Ensure optimal service to projects by assigning appropriate resources and expertise.
• Identify future resource and workload requirements proactively.
• Manage project activity rates related to the development and design budget and other costs, including travel, training and small capital expenditures.
• Organize operational support for significant or new technical issues.
• Ensure benchmarking and technology monitoring for assembly processes and equipment through the Know-How Team.
• Contribute to supplier panel development.

3.0 Project and OPTIMAP Activities

• Support all project-related activities within the area of responsibility, including AVP, OPTIMAP and OPTIPRO.
• Apply OPmobility standards, internal procedures and industrial objectives, including POMS, TESIS, KEOPS, OPTIMAP, OPTIPRO, HSE pillars and the six non-negotiables.
• Conduct project feasibility studies.
• Manage assembly process development, including production-ready product design, specifications, supplier oversight, equipment validation and final plant acceptance.
• Recommend the optimal assembly process and associated technical parameters, including cycle time, OEE and energy consumption.
• Define the assembly development-hour budget for individual projects.
• Support the Manufacturing Project Manager in all assembly-related activities.
• Ensure 100% equipment validation before transfer and plant buy-off for safety, ergonomics, cycle time, number of operators and quality boundary samples.
• Ensure assembly equipment investment and cost of non-quality remain within ERP objectives.
• Ensure manufacturing readiness in line with division objectives.
• Consolidate project knowledge into departmental best practices and standards.
• Support Assembly Engineers (PPA) with equipment specifications and validation when technical complexity is present, including new assembly processes and innovation projects.

4.0 Operational Support and Continuous Improvement

• Provide operational support for essential, significant or new questions concerning assembly processes and equipment.
• Participate in operational productivity workshops.
• Lead ongoing benchmarking to improve assembly technologies and methodologies, including new suppliers, emerging technologies and competitor practices.
• Propose cost-saving solutions related to development and design or investment.

5.0 Capitalization, Standardization and Network Activities

• Transfer knowledge gained through projects and operational activities to the appropriate specialists.
• Apply standards and contribute to their continued development.
• Support the departmental network by making acquired knowledge available to the broader community.
• Use the integrated management system as required when performing these activities.

Note: The activities listed above are illustrative and not limiting.

Profile

• Bachelor's degree with relevant experience, or a master's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering or automation.
• Fluent English communication skills.
• Good understanding of health, safety, ergonomics and industrial risk prevention.
• Strong technical background in assembly techniques and industrial equipment.
• Safety- and ergonomics-focused mindset.
• External candidates: Experience in a similar position with a Tier 1 automotive supplier.
• Internal candidates: More than three years of extensive professional experience in a relevant role, such as Senior PPA, MPM, R&I Project Manager or Plant Assembly Area Manager.

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.