INDUSTRIAL PROJECT DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER

OP Mobility•Wade Hampton, SC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Spanish would be a plus

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.