Engineering Customer Manager

OPmobility SE; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

OPmobility is seeking an Engineering Customer Manager to drive safety-focused engineering leadership and cross-functional collaboration. The role includes overseeing Design and Manufacturing Engineering teams on customer projects and guiding the development of product, process, and equipment solutions such as OPTIMAP and OPTIPRO.

You will provide technical inputs and quotations during AVP phases while ensuring delivery against quality, cost, and time targets.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree required.
• Experience leading product design, industrial, or manufacturing engineering teams.
• Strong communication skills in multicultural environments; English mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Promote and enforce safety culture across all engineering activities.
• Manage Design and Manufacturing Engineering teams for customer projects.
• Lead development of product, process, and equipment solutions (OPTIMAP/OPTIPRO).
• Provide technical inputs and quotations during AVP phases.
• Ensure achievement of project Quality/Cost/Time targets for all deliverables.
• Oversee workload planning, resource allocation, and team performance.
• Guarantee application of standards (POMS, Keops, Optimap, Optipro, golden rules, lessons learned).
• Support industrial launches, tooling readiness, and engineering deep-dive problem solving.
• Manage subcontracted CAD activities and technical proposal processes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and standardization activities

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 Customer Manager
• Type of contract: Full Time
• Expected Hiring Date: ASAP

Responsibilities

• Promote and enforce safety culture across all engineering activities
• Manage Design and Manufacturing Engineering teams for customer projects
• Lead the development of product, process, and equipment solutions (OPTIMAP/OPTIPRO)
• Provide technical inputs and quotations during AVP phases
• Ensure achievement of project Quality/Cost/Time targets for all deliverables
• Oversee workload planning, resource allocation, and team performance
• Guarantee application of standards (POMS, Keops, Optimap, Optipro, golden rules, lessons learned)
• Support industrial launches, tooling readiness, and engineering deep-dive problem solving
• Manage subcontracted CAD activities and technical proposal processes
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and standardization activities

Profile

• This role operates under TISAX confidentiality level [Level 3], requiring appropriate handling of sensitive information.
• Engineering degree in Mechanical, Plastics, or Chemical Engineering
• Experience in managing Product Design, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering teams
• Strong technical background in design, industrial processes, and manufacturing engineering
• Knowledge of safety policies and industrial risk prevention
• Ability to manage budgets, hours, and investments
• Strong communication skills in multicultural environments (English mandatory)
• Leadership, team spirit, autonomy, and decision-making skills
• Ability to manage resources, workload, and project commitments
• Familiarity with POMS, OPTIMAP, OPTIPRO, and related standards
• Capability to drive continuous improvement and capitalize lessons learned

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.