Engineering Technical Manager

OP Mobility; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

OPmobility seeks an Engineering Technical Manager to lead and coordinate engineering functions at the Chattanooga plant, driving efficiency and capital investments. You will manage a team of production and industrial engineers, align BOMs and ECNs, and ensure successful new product introductions with on-time, within-budget delivery.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 5 years of senior engineering experience, including lean manufacturing and project management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Production or related field plus 5 years of engineering leadership experience.
• 5 years of experience in TS 16949 and ISO 14001 compliance.
• Experience in Project Management, Lean Manufacturing, and capacity planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coordinate and manage engineering functions at Chattanooga plant.
• Refine workflow and efficiency for production/industrial engineers.
• Coordinate BOMs and ECNs; manage capital projects and cost-reduction programs.
• Drive process and production improvements; ensure on-time project delivery within budget.
• Serve as main liaison for new projects and proper handover to plant for Start of Production.
• Travel 5% domestic and 5% international.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Lean Manufacturing

Industrial Engineering

Team Coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics/Production or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

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Engineering Technical Manager

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.

Employer: OPmobility f/k/a Plastic Omnium Auto Exterior LLC

Job Title: Engineering Technical Manager

Location: 3241 Claude Ramsey Pkwy, Chattanooga, TN 37416

Job Type: Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday

Duties: Lead, Coordinate and Manage the Engineering functions in support of the Chattanooga Plant. Manage group of Production/Industrial Engineers to refine work flow and efficiency. Coordinate all BOM’s and ECN’s for plant operations. Facilitate the plant capital projects and cost reduction programs. Lead and direct process and production improvement programs. Manage plant-based project teams to ensure efficient new product development. Other activities as directed by Plant Manager. Guarantees the maximal availability of the equipment (IMM, Mold, painting, packaging, assembly, and building) by managing capacity planning files for all areas. Ensure plant infrastructure readiness for changing volumes, product portfolio, material usages, etc. Define strategy and budget for capital investments needed to accomplish KPI and plant targets, managing time and implementation of projects. Successful delivery of manufacturing or engineering projects on time and within budget, documented through project plans or KPIs. Managed engineering team with measurable improvements in productivity and project deliverables. Manage internal and external engineering changes in the plant meeting target on time, cost and efficiently. Manage plant layout and capacity studies in the plant for all process for injection, paint and assembly. Manage and is main contact for all new projects for the plant and is responsible of perform a proper handover to the plant and be liaison between project and plant to assure the correct implementation and a proper Start of production in the plant zero events or impact to the customer. This position requires 5% domestic and 5% international travel.

REQUIREMENTS: Employer will accept a Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Production or a closely related field, and 5 years of experience as an Engineering Manager, Industrialization and Logistics manager, Technical Project Leader, or related role where required experience was gained.

Also requires 5 years of experience in the following:

• TS 16949, ISO 14001.
• Project Management.
• Lean Manufacturing and application in production and layout.
• Autocad to apply modifications and document layout improvements.
• Supply chain and logistics to plan according to the value stream map for different processes.
• Capacity analysis to understand how different processes interlink and planning of capacity.
• Ergonomics analysis to validate specs and later equipment.

This Notice is being provided as a result of the filing of an application for permanent alien labor certification for the above opportunity. Any person may provide documentary evidence bearing on the application to:

Certifying Officer

U.S. Department of Labor

Employment and Training Administration

Office of Foreign Labor Certification

200 Constitution Avenue NW, Room N-5311

Washington, DC 20210

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.