Engineering Process Assembly Leader

OPmobility SE; Greer (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

OPmobility SE seeks a senior Manufacturing Assembly Engineering leader to drive safety culture, lead the assembly engineering team, and ensure readiness for projects. You will coordinate cross‑functional activities, validate equipment, and optimize processes with a focus on cost efficiency and adherence to standards.

The role requires strong leadership, a mechanical/electrical/automation background, and experience with POMS, OPTIMAP, OPTIPRO, and KEOPS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/electrical or automation, with relevant experience.
• Strong understanding of HSE/ergonomics and safety culture.
• Experience in leading a manufacturing engineering or assembly team (tier 1 supplier).
• 3+ years in senior/lead roles such as PPA, MPM, or plant assembly management.

Responsibilities

• Promote and drive a strong safety culture across the organization.
• Lead and manage the Manufacturing Assembly Engineering team.
• Develop and enhance individual and team competencies.
• Support all project-related activities including AVP, OPTIMAP, OPTIPRO.
• Ensure adherence to internal procedures and standards (POMS, OPTIMAP, OPTIPRO, KEOPS, HSE pillars).
• Coordinate operational support for complex technical challenges.
• Ensure 100% machine validation prior to transfer and plant sign-off.
• Manage assembly equipment investments within ERP objectives.
• Ensure manufacturing readiness aligns with division goals and project timelines.
• Lead benchmarking to identify improvements in assembly technologies and processes.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities related to D&D activities and capital investments.

Skills

Leadership

People management

HSE/ergonomics

Project management

Safety culture

Mentoring

Resource planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s degree in Automation/Electrical

Tools

ERP systems

POMS/KEOPS/OPTIMAP/OPTIPRO procedures

Job description

• Promote and drive a strong safety culture within the organization.


• Lead and manage the Manufacturing Assembly Engineering team.


• Develop and enhance individual and team competencies.


• Support all project-related activities within the area of responsibility, including AVP, OPTIMAP, and OPTIPRO.


• Ensure adherence to internal procedures, standards, and best practices, including POMS, OPTIMAP, OPTIPRO, KEOPS, HSE pillars, and the 6 Non-Negotiables.


• Coordinate operational support for complex, critical, or new technical challenges.


• Ensure 100% machine validation prior to transfer, including plant sign-off for safety, ergonomics, cycle time, operator requirements, and quality standards.


• Manage assembly equipment investments and CNQ expenditures within ERP objectives.


• Ensure manufacturing readiness aligns with division goals and project timelines.


• Lead continuous benchmarking efforts to identify and implement improved assembly technologies, methodologies, suppliers, and industry best practices.


• Identify and propose cost-saving opportunities related to development and validation (D&D) activities and capital investments.

Key Responsibilities

1. Health, Safety, Quality & CSR

• Apply and promote all Health, Safety, Environmental, Quality, and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) policies and procedures.


• Foster a culture of safety and continuous improvement throughout the organization.


• Champion safety culture within the team and across the organization.


• Recruit, onboard, train, and mentor new employees.


• Develop individual and team capabilities to meet project and operational requirements.


• Manage departmental budgets, including D&D activities, travel, training, and small capital expenditures.


• Provide technical and administrative leadership while escalating critical issues when necessary.


• Ensure projects receive appropriate resources and technical expertise.


• Forecast workload and proactively identify future resource needs.


• Drive benchmarking activities and technology scouting for assembly processes and equipment through the Know-How Team.


• Contribute to supplier development and supplier panel optimization.

3. OPTIMAP Activities

Lead both personally and through the engineering team:

• Ensure compliance with PO standards, including POMS, TESIS, KEOPS, and Industrial Objectives.


• Conduct feasibility studies for new and ongoing projects.


• Manage the development of assembly processes, including:


• Equipment specifications


• Machine validation


• Final plant acceptance


• Recommend optimal assembly processes and technical parameters, including cycle time, OEE, and energy consumption.


• Define assembly engineering development-hour budgets for projects.


• Support the Manufacturing Project Manager (MPM) in all assembly-related activities.


• Capture and standardize lessons learned, best practices, and technical standards.


• Support Assembly Engineers (PPA) with equipment specifications and validation activities involving complex or innovative assembly technologies.

4. Operational Support

• Provide technical support for critical production issues or new assembly process challenges.


• Participate in continuous improvement and operational productivity workshops.


• Support plant operations to ensure stable and efficient manufacturing performance.


• Share technical expertise and lessons learned with relevant specialists and stakeholders.


• Ensure consistent application of engineering standards and contribute to their ongoing development.


• Support the engineering network by disseminating technical knowledge and best practices across the organization.


• Promote collaboration and knowledge-sharing within the engineering community.

Desired Profile:

• Bachelor with experience or mechanical engineering/electrical or automation master’s degree


• Good understanding on HSE/ergonomics


• External: similar position at another tier 1 supplier in the automotive industry


• Internal: extensive professional experience (> 3 years), senior PPA,


• MPM, R&I project manager, plant assembly area manager


• Safety and ergonomic awareness


• Strong technical background in the field of assembly techniques and industrial plants