Paint Methods Engineer

OPmobility SE; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

OPmobility SE in the United States is hiring a Manufacturing Process Engineer to support paint operations in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. You will work on new product launches, industrialization projects, process optimization, capacity planning, and continuous improvement with cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes developing and maintaining manufacturing documentation, standards, and layouts, while ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency across production lines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required (Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, or related field preferred).
• Experience within a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Experience in automotive or high-volume manufacturing environments is a plus.
• Time study and work measurement techniques.
• Manufacturing process analysis and optimization.
• AutoCAD or similar layout/design software.
• Understanding of manufacturing equipment, production flow, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Knowledge of assembly and production processes is preferred.

Responsibilities

• New Product Introduction: provide engineering support during new product launches to ensure successful implementation within timelines, budgets, and quality requirements.
• Manufacturing Projects & Equipment Implementation: support installation, commissioning, and optimization of new equipment and systems; participate in facility/layout improvement projects.
• Process Improvement & Operational Excellence: perform capacity analysis, conduct time studies, establish labor standards, create and update plant layouts and standardized work instructions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, cost, and delivery performance.
• Anticipate equipment and process modifications required to meet production demands.

Skills

Time study

Work measurement

Process optimization

AutoCAD

Manufacturing knowledge

Production flow

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Hungry for challenges? Join a group with innovation at its heart and contribute to the automotive revolution!

OPmobility is a world-leading provider of innovative solutions for a unique, safer and more sustainable mobility experience. Innovation-driven since its creation, the Group develops and produces intelligent exterior systems, customized complex modules, lighting systems, clean energy systems and electrification solutions for all mobility companies. With a €11.4 billion economic revenue in 2023, a global network of 152 plants and 40 R&D centers, OPmobility relies on its 40,300 employees to meet the challenges of transforming mobility.

By adding intelligent functions, lighting & sensors etc and by extending the scope of what is possible in terms of design, OPmobility is making cars safer, smarter and more stylish. Body panels are now packed with technologies that improve the driver experience, safety and vehicle appearance. The result? An elegant car that will, in time, be made largely from bio-sourced or recycled materials.

Our ambition? Provide automakers with cutting-edge equipment and solutions to develop tomorrow’s clean and connected car.

About The Job

We are seeking a motivated Manufacturing Process Engineer to support paint operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role will focus on new product launches, industrialization projects, process optimization, capacity planning, and continuous improvement initiatives. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturing processes are efficient, standardized, and aligned with operational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

New Product Introduction

• Provide engineering support during new product launches to ensure successful implementation within established timelines, budgets, and quality requirements.
• Collaborate with production, quality, maintenance, and project teams to support industrialization activities.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation and process standards.

Manufacturing Projects & Equipment Implementation

• Support the installation, commissioning, and optimization of new equipment and manufacturing systems.
• Participate in facility and layout improvement projects to enhance operational efficiency.
• Ensure all projects comply with safety, quality, and operational requirements.

Process Improvement & Operational Excellence

• Perform capacity analysis and identify opportunities for process optimization.
• Conduct time studies and establish labor standards to support productivity improvements.
• Create and maintain plant layouts, workflow analyses, and manufacturing process documentation.
• Develop and update standardized work instructions and ensure their effective deployment.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, cost, and delivery performance.
• Anticipate equipment and process modifications required to meet production demands.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required (Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, or related field preferred).

Experience

• Experience within a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Experience in automotive or high-volume manufacturing environments is a plus.

Technical Skills

• Time study and work measurement techniques.
• Manufacturing process analysis and optimization.
• AutoCAD or similar layout/design software.
• Understanding of manufacturing equipment, production flow, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Knowledge of assembly and production processes is preferred.

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Team-oriented with excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Self-motivated, organized, and results-driven.
• Demonstrated leadership potential and a disciplined approach to project execution.

As a responsible company, Plastic Omnium pays particular attention to diversity and equality within its teams and the Group commits to treat all job applications equally.