Bu Engineering & Development Project Leader - Manufacturing

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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

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  • Job Title: BU ENGINEERING & DEVELOPMENT LEADER - MANUFACTURING
  
  
  • Location: Kansas City, Kansas
  
  
  • Type of Contract: Long-term At-will
  
  
  • Expected Hiring Date: August 2026
  
  
  • Scope: 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 planning


• Lead manufacturing project reviews, consolidate actions, and provide structured reporting and action plans


• Participate in design reviews and QUAD reviews


• Ensure proper organization and tracking of Launch Readiness activities in coordination with the Launch Manager

Manufacturing

• Ensure compliance with HSE requirements


• Support upstream project phases (expertise and acquisition) when required


• Coordinate activities of the extended team depending on project scope


• Define 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 principles


• Provide Design for Manufacturing (DFM) input and ensure integration into product design


• Validate plant capacity against project volumes


• Lead 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 Manager


• Drive 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 managers


• Define internal and external scope related to the SOW


• Track and report scope changes (customer or internal) with recommended adjustments


• Monitor budget performance and escalate risks or gaps


• Contribute to investment optimization initiatives

Continuous Improvement

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to processes, organization, and methodologies


• Support capitalization and productivity improvement actions


• Contribute to defining and implementing progress plans


• Provide structured feedback at project closure, including best practices and lessons learned

Benefits

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  Competitive health benefits package (medical, dental, and vision coverage)
  
  


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  Workers’ compensation coverage
  
  


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  Paid time off and holidays
  
  


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  Access to online learning platforms and professional development programs
  
  


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  Career growth opportunities within a global organization
  
  


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  Employee recognition and engagement programs
  
  


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  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.