INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY CHAIN DESIGN ENGINEER

About the role

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.

Contract type: Long-term At-will. Location: Toledo, Ohio.

OPmobility develops technological solutions across four areas of expertise: exterior and lighting systems, integration of complex modules, technologies related to energy storage, hydrogen and electrification, and embedded software and digital solutions. Founded in 1946 by Pierre Burelle (formerly Plastic Omnium), the company reported €11.5 billion revenue in 2025, operates 152 factories, 40 R&D centers, and employs nearly 38,100 people across 28 countries, driving the automotive energy transition.

Responsibilities

• Organize internal and external benchmarking to identify best practices and technological innovation.
• Design and develop best‑in‑class solutions for:
  • Storage Means (Hanging Shopstock, WIP trolley, Racks, Transtocker, Warehouse, …)
  • Automated Transport (Tow AGV, lift AGV, Forklift AGV, …)
  • IT Tools (WMS, Material Call, E‑Kanban, …)
  • Material Handling organization (Kitting, Direct Feeding, …)
• Create and update all internal flows engineering standards for application in Operations & Engineering.
• Deliver training and share best practices to the Supply Chain Community.
• Lead VSM/MIFD workshops in plants and develop strategic plans for plant layout and flows transformation to improve performance and prepare for future projects.
• Provide strategic inputs and direction for complex quotation phases.
• Provide strategic inputs and direction for plants during planning, design and execution of internal flows projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (foreign trade degree or applied knowledge a plus)
• 10+ years of experience in Automotive Supply Chain Operations (internal flows especially, external flows also appreciated) and Lean Manufacturing.

Skills

• Lean Manufacturing & Six Sigma methodologies (Kaizen, 5S, VSM)
• Process Mapping & Flow Optimization
• Supply Chain & Logistics Knowledge (especially internal flows, material handling, and inventory management) with SAP, MRP & WMS
• Data Analysis & Problem Solving (Excel, Power BI, or similar tools)
• Inventory management experience
• Supply chain management experience
• Problem solving and improvement management
• Inventory budget management experience and KPI tracking
• SIOP (Sales Inventory & Operational Planning) experience