Paint Process Engineering Leader (m/f/d)

OPmobility SE; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Training and development programmes

Competitive salary and benefits

International projects

Job summary

OPmobility seeks an experienced Paint Process Engineering Leader to guide the paint engineering function within Product Development and Industrialisation. You will manage a team of specialists, drive process innovation, and support global projects from quotation through launch and handover to production plants.

You will lead paint technologies, coating processes, equipment investments, and manufacturing excellence while ensuring quality, safety, environmental, and performance standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field or equivalent experience.
• Strong background in automotive paint processes and coating technologies.
• Experience leading engineering teams and coordinating cross‑functional projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Paint Process Engineering team to support objectives.
• Drive paint process development from RFQ through industrialisation and transfer to production sites.
• Define and validate paint concepts, process parameters, and equipment specs.
• Support plants with technical expertise in painting, colour development, quality, and productivity.

Skills

Paint process engineering

Leadership

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

English & German

Education

Chemical Engineering

Paint & Coating Technology

Materials Engineering

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.

At OPmobility , we are looking for an experienced Paint Process Engineering Leader to lead our paint engineering expertise within Product Development and Industrialisation activities. In this role, you will manage a team of specialists, drive process innovation, and support global projects from quotation through launch and handover to production plants.

You will act as a technical leader for paint technologies, coating processes, equipment investments, and manufacturing excellence while ensuring compliance with quality, safety, environmental, and performance standards. The role plays a key part in shaping future paint technologies, supporting plant operations, and driving continuous improvement across multiple European locations.

The position is based in our Engineering Center in Weissenburg .

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Paint Process Engineering team, ensuring the right skills, expertise, and resources to support business objectives.
• Drive paint process development from RFQ through industrialisation, launch, and transfer to production sites and take on sub-projects across all areas.
• Define and validate paint concepts, process parameters, and equipment specifications to achieve quality, cost, safety, and performance targets.
• Support manufacturing plants with technical expertise related to painting processes, colour development, quality improvement, and productivity optimisation.
• Manage equipment investments, project budgets, engineering resources, and business cases while ensuring project milestone achievement.
• Promote a strong Health, Safety & Environment culture and ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, and internal requirements.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement through benchmarking, technical reviews, launch-readiness activities, and emerging paint technologies.

What We Are Looking For

• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Paint & Coating Technology, Materials Engineering, Plastics Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Proven experience in paint engineering, coating technologies, industrial engineering, or manufacturing within the automotive industry.
• Previous leadership experience managing engineering teams or technical specialists.
• Strong knowledge of automotive paint processes, coating technologies, paint equipment, colour development, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience supporting product launches, process industrialisation, and production ramp-up activities.
• Strong project management, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration capabilities.
• Fluent English and German, with willingness to travel internationally.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to lead paint engineering initiatives within a leading automotive technology company.
• Exposure to international projects, advanced coating technologies, and global engineering networks.
• Career growth opportunities within a dynamic and innovative organisation.
• Collaborative and multicultural working environment with highly skilled technical teams.
• Training and development programmes supporting both leadership and technical advancement.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• A key role driving innovation, sustainability, and manufacturing excellence across Europe.

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.