Manufacturing Projects Leader: Lean, DFM & Growth

OPmobility; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

PTO & holidays

Online learning

Career growth

Employee recognition

401k with match

Job summary

OPmobility seeks a BU ENGINEERING & DEVELOPMENT LEADER - MANUFACTURING to oversee engineering and manufacturing initiatives at a single-site facility in Kansas City, MO. You will define the initial SOW, manage planning, and lead reviews with cross-functional teams to ensure on-time, within-budget delivery.

You will drive plant processes, DFMs input, capacity validation, and lean improvements, coordinating with global standards and safety.

Responsibilities

• Define the initial Statement of Work (SOW) for the manufacturing perimeter, including scope, extended team, and development budget (hours, rates, travel costs)
• Set up and manage overall project planning
• Lead manufacturing project reviews, consolidate actions, and provide structured reporting and action plans
• Participate in design reviews and QUAD reviews
• Ensure proper organization and tracking of Launch Readiness activities in coordination with the Launch Manager
• Ensure compliance with HSE requirements
• Support upstream project phases (expertise and acquisition) when required
• Coordinate activities of the extended team depending on project scope
• Define the global industrial scenario, including production processes (paint, assembly) and supply chain flows (packaging, physical and information flows)
• Ensure application of OPmobility manufacturing standards following lean principles
• Provide Design for Manufacturing (DFM) input and ensure integration into product design
• Validate plant capacity against project volumes
• Lead the industrialization phase within plants and SILs after transfer from métier technicians (PPx)
• Manage manufacturing cost drivers (cycle time, manpower, investments, logistics costs) and escalate changes to the Project Manager
• Drive industrial performance improvement by eliminating non-value-added activities
• Define and manage the project provisional budget (hours and costs)
• Allocate budget across the extended team and ensure resource alignment with managers
• Define internal and external scope related to the SOW
• Track and report scope changes (customer or internal) with recommended adjustments
• Monitor budget performance and escalate risks or gaps
• Contribute to investment optimization initiatives
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to processes, organization, and methodologies
• Support capitalization and productivity improvement actions
• Contribute to defining and implementing progress plans
• Provide structured feedback at project closure, including best practices and lessons learned
• Competitive health benefits package (medical, dental, and vision coverage)
• Paid time off and holidays
• Access to online learning platforms and professional development programs
• Career growth opportunities within a global organization
• Employee recognition and engagement programs
• Retirement savings plan (401k with company match)

Job description

OPmobility seeks a BU ENGINEERING & DEVELOPMENT LEADER - MANUFACTURING to oversee engineering and manufacturing initiatives at a single-site facility in Kansas City, MO. You will define the initial SOW, manage planning, and lead reviews with cross-functional teams to ensure on-time, within-budget delivery.

You will drive plant processes, DFMs input, capacity validation, and lean improvements, coordinating with global standards and safety.