Engineering Process Leader – Assembly Excellence

OPmobility SE; Greer (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

OPmobility is seeking an Engineering Process Leader – Assembly to drive manufacturing engineering in the Greer facility. You will lead the assembly team, recruit and train staff, and optimize process parameters, cycle time, and equipment validation to meet safety and quality standards.

The role requires a strong technical background in assembly techniques, hands-on project management, and a commitment to ergonomic and safety priorities within a global mobility organization.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 escalate 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.

Skills

Fluent English

Health & Safety

Ergonomics knowledge

Industrial equipment

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical / Electrical / Automation

Tools

Job description

OPmobility is seeking an Engineering Process Leader – Assembly to drive manufacturing engineering in the Greer facility. You will lead the assembly team, recruit and train staff, and optimize process parameters, cycle time, and equipment validation to meet safety and quality standards.

The role requires a strong technical background in assembly techniques, hands-on project management, and a commitment to ergonomic and safety priorities within a global mobility organization.