Job Description

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.

Job Title: Industrial Project Associate Director
Type of contract: Full-time
Expected Hiring Date: ASAP
Scope: U.S. plant scope with international collaboration across global engineering and industrial project teams

Responsibilities
• Lead and manage industrial engineering projects from concept through implementation
• Coordinate engineering activities across production, maintenance, automation, and technical teams
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, safety, quality, and cost reduction
• Oversee design, installation, optimization, and commissioning of industrial equipment and systems
• Support production units/areas with engineering expertise to improve operational performance
• Analyze technical KPIs, identify gaps, and propose improvement action plans
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards within engineering projects
• Collaborate closely with manufacturing, quality, logistics, and corporate engineering teams
• Lead problem‑solving and root‑cause analysis for technical and process issues
• Provide leadership, coaching, and development to engineering and technical staff

Profile
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related field)
• Strong experience managing industrial or manufacturing projects in a plant environment
• Experience leading engineering teams or overseeing a production unit/area in manufacturing
• Ability to work effectively in an international and cross‑functional environment
• Strong analytical abilities and structured problem‑solving skills
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder‑management capabilities
• Experience with automation, production lines, or paint processes is a strong plus
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Proactive, hands‑on, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a complex industrial setting
• English required; additional languages are a plus

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.