Industrial Assembly Engineer

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V.I.E – as part of the reinforcement program of youth employability, Business France created the VIE Contract for young European. To be eligible to the program, one must be between the age of 18 to 28 years old, have European citizenship and have never worked in the country where they apply to. More information can be found at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Please note that every application received out of these criteria will be automatically rejected.

OPmobility is launching a new greenfield plant in Toledo, close to Detroit, dedicated to the production of bumpers and tailgates for major automotive customers. To prepare for this strategic start‑up, the V.I.E will begin the mission with an initial training and onboarding period in our Greer plant (South Carolina). This immersion will allow them to understand OPmobility processes, assembly technologies, and plant standards before joining the Toledo launch team.

• Participate in a structured training program in the Greer plant to gain hands‑on experience with OPmobility assembly processes and standards.
• Shadow experienced engineers and technicians to fully understand assembly line operation, quality checks, ergonomics, and HSE culture.
• Build technical knowledge and prepare for the equipment launch activities in Toledo.

• Follow the design, manufacturing, testing, and validation of assembly equipment at supplier sites.
• Verify compliance with OPmobility specifications (cycle time, ergonomics, quality controls, poka‑yokes, automation).
• Lead supplier reviews, risk assessments, and action plans to secure timing and technical robustness.

• Oversee equipment installation, start‑up, debugging, and commissioning on site.
• Coordinate supplier interventions and contribute to ensuring safe and efficient execution during construction and start‑up phases.
• Support optimization activities to reach expected performance: cycle time, availability, quality, scrap.

• Lead validation activities (FAT, SAT, R&R, capability, run‑at‑rate).
• Track open issues and drive corrective action plans during the production ramp‑up.
• Ensure that all equipment is accurately documented and ready for transfer to production teams.

• Work closely with the Project team (Manufacturing Engineering, Product Engineering, Quality) throughout the development and launch phases.
• Interface with the future Plant team (Technical Manager, Production Manager, Maintenance Manager) to prepare a controlled handover.
• Contribute to the creation of instructions, standards, and operator training materials.
• This role operates under TISAX confidentiality level 1, requiring appropriate handling of sensitive information.

You are a highly motivated young graduate with a master's degree in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, mechatronics, or manufacturing engineering.

You can read and interpret technical drawings with ease and have a solid understanding of mechanics, pneumatics, and basic control systems. Knowledge of problem‑solving tools such as 5

Why, Ishikawa, QRQC, or PDCA is appreciated and would be considered an advantage.

You are a team player, a self‑learner, and can demonstrate leadership as well as good communication skills.

Open‑minded and with a desire to learn, you demonstrate willingness to embark on an international career. You feel comfortable interacting with suppliers, engineers, and production team and you have a willingness to learn, adapt, and contribute to fast‑paced industrial project launches is essential.

You are fluent in English;
Spanish would be a plus.

12 or 18 months, beginning asap.

Greer & then Toledo, USA.

As a responsible company, Plastic Omnium pays particular attention to diversity and equality within its teams and the Group commits to treat all job applications equally.