SITE PAINT ENGINEER

OPmobility; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

OPmobility SE in Greenville, SC is seeking a Site Paint Engineer to oversee paint line processes, jigs, and related capex improvements. You will validate designs, ensure safety, and drive continuous improvements in automotive painting with strong collaboration across teams.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering, 2–3 years in robotic automotive paint lines, good English, and solid HSE/ergonomics knowledge. At-will, long-term opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with experience.
• Experience in Automotive paint processes.
• Paint application development.
• 2-3 years of experience in robotic paint lines in automotive plants or other automotive tier 1 supplier.
• Good command of English.
• HSE/ergonomics knowledge.
• Strong leadership and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Follows HSE and ergonomics standards and rules.
• Leads capex improvement projects related to paint lines.
• Supports technical choices to improve the process.
• Designs and validates paint line processes and jigs.
• Validates processes and paint jigs per FMEA and control plan.
• Creates and adapts paint jigs to hold parts securely during painting.
• Ensures smooth transfer of validated processes to plant team.
• Maintains necessary documentation for new parts added to the paint process.
• Continuously improving paint jig design to reduce defects.

Skills

Engineering background

Automotive paint experience

Paint application development

English proficiency

Leadership

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in 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.

Contract Details

• Job Title : SITE PAINT ENGINEER
• Type of contract : Long-term At-will
• Expected Hiring Date : ASAP

Responsibilities

• Follows HSE and ergonomics standards and rules
• Participates in the conception of the paint line process and paint jigs with EPM, MPM, and associated extended team.
• Leads all capex improvement projects related to paint lines.
• Supports MPM/IPM for technical choices to improve the process.
• Participates on the design and the realization of paint line processes and paint jigs:
• Validates processes and paint jigs study (according to FMEA and Control plan), ergonomics study and the choice of possible solutions.
• Creating and designing paint jigs to hold car parts securely during the painting process
• Updates/adapts former feasibility study and technical choices if needed (Perimeter changes)
• Validates paint jigs at supplier workshop, fine tune them in the plant and ensure smooth transfer to plant team.
• Validates necessary documentation for new parts added to the paint process,
• Continuously improving the design and functionality of paint jigs to enhance efficiency and reduce paint defects
• Participates in capability validation for all new programs launches paint development.
• Participates in lessons learnt activities, productivity projects... led in the paint department.
• This position has the authority and responsibility to stop any process that endangers the safety or health of personnel, significant impacts on the environment, as well as the quality of the product that affect our customers, ensuring that the corresponding procedures are followed within the IMS.
• Ensure the implementation, maintenance and effective operation of the IMS, ensures that the requirements of this system are communicated, followed, maintained in their department

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with experience
• Experience in Automotive paint processes
• Paint application development.
• 2-3 years of experience in robotic paint lines in automotive plants or other automotive tier 1 supplier.
• Good command of English
• Good understanding of HSE/ergonomics.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Strong project management skills.

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.