BU ENGINEERING & DEVELOPMENT PROJECT LEADER - MANUFACTURING

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. Our ambition? Provide automakers with cutting-edge equipment and solutions to develop tomorrow’s clean and connected car. Contract Details Job Title: BU ENGINEERING & DEVELOPMENT LEADER - MANUFACTURINGLocation: Kansas City, KansasType of Contract: Long-term At-willExpected Hiring Date: August 2026Scope: Single-site Responsibilities Project Management Define the initial Statement of Work (SOW) for the manufacturing perimeter, including scope, extended team, and development budget (hours, rates, travel costs)Set up and manage overall project planningLead manufacturing project reviews, consolidate actions, and provide structured reporting and action plansParticipate in design reviews and QUAD reviewsEnsure proper organization and tracking of Launch Readiness activities in coordination with the Launch Manager Manufacturing Ensure compliance with HSE requirementsSupport upstream project phases (expertise and acquisition) when requiredCoordinate activities of the extended team depending on project scopeDefine the global industrial scenario, including production processes (paint, assembly) and supply chain flows (packaging, physical and information flows)Ensure application of OPmobility manufacturing standards following lean principlesProvide Design for Manufacturing (DFM) input and ensure integration into product designValidate plant capacity against project volumesLead the industrialization phase within plants and SILs after transfer from métier technicians (PPx)Manage manufacturing cost drivers (cycle time, manpower, investments, logistics costs) and escalate changes to the Project ManagerDrive industrial performance improvement by eliminating non-value-added activities Budget Management Define and manage the project provisional budget (hours and costs)Allocate budget across the extended team and ensure resource alignment with managersDefine internal and external scope related to the SOWTrack and report scope changes (customer or internal) with recommended adjustmentsMonitor budget performance and escalate risks or gapsContribute to investment optimization initiatives Continuous Improvement Participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to processes, organization, and methodologiesSupport capitalization and productivity improvement actionsContribute to defining and implementing progress plansProvide structured feedback at project closure, including best practices and lessons learned Benefits Competitive health benefits package (medical, dental, and vision coverage) Workers’ compensation coverage Paid time off and holidays Access to online learning platforms and professional development programs Career growth opportunities within a global organization Employee recognition and engagement programs Retirement savings plan (401k with company match) 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.