Industrial Project Development Engineer
Listed on 2026-03-14
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Engineering
Manufacturing Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineer, Process Engineer
Overview
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.
Responsibilities- Participate in a structured training program in the Greer plant to gain hands-on experience with OPmobility assembly processes and standards.
- Shadow experienced engineers and technicians to fully understand assembly line operation, quality checks, ergonomics, and HSE culture.
- Build technical knowledge and prepare for the equipment launch activities in Toledo.
- Follow the design, manufacturing, testing, and validation of assembly equipment at supplier sites.
- Verify compliance with OPmobility specifications (cycle time, ergonomics, quality controls, poka-yokes, automation).
- Lead supplier reviews, risk assessments, and action plans to secure timing and technical robustness.
- Oversee equipment installation, start-up, debugging, and commissioning on site.
- Coordinate supplier interventions and contribute to ensuring safe and efficient execution during construction and start-up phases.
- Support optimization activities to reach expected performance: cycle time, availability, quality, scrap.
- Lead validation activities (FAT, SAT, R&R, capability, run-at-rate).
- Track open issues and drive corrective action plans during the production ramp-up.
- Ensure that all equipment is accurately documented and ready for transfer to production teams.
- Work closely with the Project team (Manufacturing Engineering, Product Engineering, Quality) throughout the development and launch phases.
- Interface with the future Plant team (Technical Manager, Production Manager, Maintenance Manager) to prepare a controlled handover.
- Contribute to the creation of instructions, standards, and operator training materials.
You are a highly motivated young graduate from an engineering school or university with a mechanical or industrial degree.
You are a team player, a self-learner and can demonstrate leadership as well as good communication skills.
Open-minded and with a desire to learn, you demonstrate willingness to embark on an international career. You are rigorous, solution oriented and dynamic. You have the ability to work with cross-functional teams and suppliers
You are fluent in English, Spanish would be a plus
Duration12 or 18 months, beginning asap
LocationGreer & then Toledo, USA
ContractV.I.E – as part of the reinforcement program of youth employability, Business France created the VIE Contract for young European. To be eligible to the program, one must be between the age of 18 to 28 years old, have European citizenship and have never worked in the country where they apply to. You can find more information on the Business France website.
As a responsible company, OPmobility pays particular attention to diversity and equality within its teams and the Group commits to treat all job applications equally.
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