PRODUCT ARCHITECT

OP Mobility • Troy, MI

4d

About The Position

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.

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 €11.6 billion in revenue in 2024, 150 factories, 40 R&D centers, and nearly 40,000 employees across 28 countries, OPmobility combines global scale with local impact. All driven by a shared ambition to accelerate the automotive energy transition.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with relevant experience, or Master’s degree in Engineering.
• Experience in product development, including design/tuning and OEM interface.
• Prior experience in tailgate or bumper systems.
• Strong English communication skills.
• Ability to synthesize complex information clearly and effectively.
• Organized, rigorous, and an excellent communicator.
• Technical curiosity and the ability to challenge assumptions.
• A structured, analytical approach to solving engineering challenges.
• Comfort working cross functionally with global teams.
• A mindset focused on continuous improvement and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Lead OEM and internal technical interfaces during the acquisition phase, ensuring customer needs are collected, analyzed, and translated into clear technical assumptions.
• Interface with Innovation teams to define product specifications and contribute to early phase product strategy.
• Coordinate and obtain technical inputs from expert fields (“métiers”) to build robust and competitive technical solutions.
• Present and defend technical decisions during key milestones (M0 & M0Bis).
• Build and maintain the complete technical file, including assumptions, design diversity, tooling options, logistics, process, quality, patents, benchmarking, and innovation elements.
• Provide technical support to EPM teams during development, including issue analysis and recommendations.
• Participate in Design Reviews and Quad Reviews, validating product design and ensuring alignment with requirements.
• Transfer project data, background, and technical documentation to the nominated project team at M1 milestone.
• Support production phases through technical follow up, issue resolution, optimization, and productivity improvement initiatives.
• Define product design standards (PROF), support competitiveness improvements, and contribute to division roadmap and lessons learned.

Benefits

• You’ll join a global leader in automotive exterior systems, helping shape the next generation of vehicle aesthetics and functionality.
• This role offers international exposure, cross disciplinary collaboration, and the opportunity to drive real product impact from concept to production.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level