INDUSTRIAL ASSEMBLY ENGINEER

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.

INDUSTRIAL ASSEMBLY ENGINEER – Greer & Toledo, USA

Contract

V.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 website of Business France:

https://mon-vie-via.businessfrance.fr/

Please note that every applications received out of these criterias will be automatically rejected.

Job description

OPmobility is launching a new greenfield plant in Toledo, close to Detroit, dedicated to the production of bumpers and tailgates for major automotive customers.
To prepare for this strategic start‑up, the V.I.E will begin the mission with an initial training and onboarding period in our Greer plant (South Carolina). This immersion will allow them to understand OPmobility processes, assembly technologies, and plant standards before joining the Toledo launch team.

The V.I.E Assembly Engineer will be responsible for the development, installation, validation, and ramp‑up of assembly equipment for the new Toledo plant. They will ensure that all equipment meets OPmobility’s expectations in terms of safety, quality, performance, and robustness, and will support a smooth and documented handover to the operational teams.

1. Training & Onboarding (Greer, South Carolina)

• 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.

2. Equipment Development & Supplier Follow‑Up

• 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.

3. Installation & Commissioning in the New Toledo Plant

• 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.

4. Equipment Validation & Ramp‑Up Support

• 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.

5. Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• 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.
• This role operates under TISAX confidentiality level 1, requiring appropriate handling of sensitive information. 

Profile

You are a highly motivated young graduate with a master’s degree in mechanical engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechatronics, or Manufacturing Engineering.

You can read and interpret technical drawings with ease and have a solid understanding of mechanics, pneumatics, and basic control systems. Knowledge of problem‑solving tools—such as 5Why, Ishikawa, QRQC, or PDCA—is appreciated and would be considered an advantage.

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 feel comfortable interacting with suppliers, engineers, and production team and you have a  willingness to learn, adapt, and contribute to fast‑paced industrial project launches is essential.

You are fluent in English, Spanish would be a plus

Duration

12or 18 months, beginning asap

Location

Greer & then Toledo, USA

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.