Industrial Engineer

OPmobility SE; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

OPmobility SE in Troy, Michigan is seeking an Industrial Engineer to plan and implement manufacturing processes for new product launches within the Battery Business Group. You will partner with cross‑functional teams to deliver robust, scalable manufacturing solutions meeting quality, cost, safety, and delivery targets.

The role supports APQP, industrialization, equipment validation, and ramp‑up activities while driving continuous improvement and manufacturability improvements across designs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial/Manufacturing/Mechanical engineering or related field required.
• 2–5 years manufacturing/industrial engineering experience.
• Experience with PFMEA, process flow development, GD&T and APQP methodologies.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and project management abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, cross‑functional environment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead industrialization activities for new product launches following APQP and program management guidelines.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Product Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, and Operations to ensure successful launches.
• Identify and resolve process, equipment, and quality issues using root cause analysis.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing deliverables (PFMEA, process diagrams, standard work, capacity analysis).
• Support equipment validation, process qualification, and adherence to internal engineering standards.
• Evaluate product designs for manufacturability and drive design for manufacturing improvements.
• Support simulation/analysis (FEA, CFD) to assess process performance.
• Contribute to lean workshops, value engineering, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Project management

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

PFMEA

Process Flow Development

GD&T

APQP methodologies

AutoCAD

DFM&A

Lean manufacturing tools

FEA

CFD

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.

Location: Troy,MI

Employment Type: Full-Time, Long-Term, At-Will

Target Start Date: October 2026

Position Summary:

The Industrial Engineer is responsible for planning, developing, and implementing manufacturing processes for new product launches within the Battery Business Group. This role partners with cross‑functional teams to ensure robust, efficient, and scalable manufacturing solutions that meet quality, cost, safety, and delivery objectives.

The Industrial Engineer plays a key role throughout the APQP and industrialization processes, supporting product development, manufacturing readiness, equipment validation, continuous improvement initiatives, and production launch activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and implement industrialization activities for new product launches in accordance with OPmobility's program management and APQP methodologies.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including Manufacturing, Product Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, Program Management, and Operations to ensure successful product launches.
• Support manufacturing facilities in identifying and resolving process, equipment, and quality issues through structured root cause analysis and problem‑solving methodologies.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing deliverables including:
• PFMEA
• Process Flow Diagrams
• Standardized Work Instructions
• Capacity Analysis
• Manufacturing Documentation
• Utilize engineering and manufacturing tools such as DFM&A, GD&T, AutoCAD, Lean Manufacturing principles, and Project Management methodologies to optimize manufacturability and production efficiency.
• Support and/or lead the development of manufacturing process specifications, production equipment specifications, and assembly solutions.
• Coordinate and support equipment validation activities, including process qualification and compliance with internal engineering standards.
• Evaluate new product designs for manufacturability and collaborate with Product Engineering to implement design improvements that enhance quality, cost, and production performance.
• Support simulation and analysis activities, including FEA and CFD studies, to assess manufacturability and process performance.
• Participate in feasibility reviews, lean workshops, value engineering initiatives, and continuous improvement activities.
• Contribute to process optimization projects focused on safety, quality, productivity, and cost reduction.
• Document and apply lessons learned and best practices to future programs and manufacturing operations.
• Support launch activities through production ramp‑up and handoff to the manufacturing organization.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related Engineering discipline.
• 2-5 years of manufacturing and/or industrial engineering experience.
• Experience with:
• PFMEA
• Process Flow Development
• GD&T
• APQP methodologies
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement tools.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and project management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, cross‑functional environment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship or transfer requirements.

Preferred

• Experience in automotive manufacturing.
• Experience supporting new product launches and industrialization activities.
• Experience within battery systems, electrification, plastics processing, molding, assembly, or high‑volume manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of DFM&A, AutoCAD, FEA, and CFD analysis tools.
• Familiarity with Industry 4.0, automation, robotics, and advanced manufacturing technologies.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Career growth opportunities within a global mobility technology leader
• Collaborative and innovative work environment