Plant Methods Engineer - VIE

OPmobility SE; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

OPmobility SE in Chattanooga, TN seeks a Plant Methods Engineer for a fixed-term VIE assignment to drive continuous improvement on the shop floor. You will support PDCA cycles, 5S audits, data capture, and training, applying lean manufacturing principles and strong problem-solving on automotive production lines.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize processes. We value hands-on leadership, time-study expertise, and a disciplined approach to delivering high-quality,

Qualifications

• Engineering degree required.
• Automotive lean manufacturing background preferred.
• Intermediate Excel skills; advanced preferred.
• Power BI knowledge and data interpretation ability.
• Strong problem-solving skills and PDCA experience.
• Time study experience and methodical approach.
• Knowledge of plastic manufacturing: injection, paint, assembly.
• Team leadership and disciplined, self-driven work style.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous improvement support to all departments on the shop floor.
• Capture, update files, upload data to portal, and prepare presentations.
• Evaluate operational standards and drive PDCA cycles.
• Coordinate 5S audits, backups, and training; maintain documentation.
• Apply structured problem-solving techniques on the shop floor.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Problem-solving

Time study

Leadership

Teamwork

Plastic manufacturing processes

MS Excel

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Power BI

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.

Contract Details

• Job Title : Plant Methods Engineer- VIE
• Type of contract Fixed Term
• Expected Hiring Date : January 2027
• Scope : Chattanooga Tennessee facility

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous improvment support to all departments
• Capture, update files, upload data to portal, presentations on infomration
• Evaluate operational standards and work on PDCA
• Follow up with 5S auditors, provide back up audits, update files/presentations, perform training, hands on shop floor activities
• Execute problem-solving techniques on the shop floor

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Engineering degree required
• Automotive industry and Lean Manufacturing adequate background
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills (advanced preferred)
• Power BI knowledge
• Good problem-solving skills
• Time study experience
• Good knowledge of plastic manufacturing processes (injection, paint and assembly), Equipment and process flow
• Team player, effective leadership, self-determined in approach to tasks, systematic and disciplined approach to activities

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.