Job Description

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 €11.5 billion economic revenue in 2025, a global network of 152 plants and 40 R&D centers, OPmobility relies on its 38,100 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.

As a Tooling Engineer - Injection Moulding (m/f/d) you are part of our Engineering & Development Team in Weißenburg. You ensure the performance, reliability, and optimization of injection tools (> 50 T weight) and processes from design validation to industrialization and plant transfer.

Main Responsibilities:

• Take part in injection tool concept validation and injection system definition
• Act as the main technical interface with toolmakers throughout the project lifecycle
• Bring technical expertise and proposals to improve project targets (Quality, Cycle Time, Cost, Lead Time)
• Support tooling purchasing activities with strong technical input
• Participate in injection trials and lead action plans to achieve defined performance targets
• Analyze trial results, manage tuning loops, and ensure convergence toward stable production conditions
• Contribute to wash-up meetings and provide synthesis of results with cross-functional teams
• Ensure proper update and follow-up of action plans (FAC) and communication with toolmakers
• Guarantee tool and process reliability during factory tool transfer phases
• Troubleshoot injection and tooling issues with a strong analytical approach
• Capitalize on lessons learned (best practices and improvements) and share them within the Injection & Tooling Expertise network
• Participate in customer validation phases (PPAP / PVS)
• Maintain and update technical databases (materials, shrinkage, trial data, etc.)
• Ensure compliance with quality systems, procedures, and internal standards
• Collaborate with plants, technical centers, and cross-functional teams to ensure successful industrialization
• Contribute to continuous improvement of injection and tooling processes

Competencies & Requirements :

• Tooling Technician or Master or comparable
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in Injection Molding and Tooling within an industrial environment
• Strong understanding of injection processes, tooling design, and plastic behavior
• Ability to read and interpret rheology studies and technical data
• Experience working with toolmakers and managing technical discussions
• Solid troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in production or trial environments
• Knowledge of automotive standards and industrial constraints is a plus
• Proficiency in MS Office and design software or viewers
• Structured, reliable, and results-oriented with strong attention to detail
• Team player with strong communication skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Fluent in English and German
• Willingness to travel (approximately 10–20%, mainly for trials and plant support)

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.