Bu Engineering & Development Project Leader - Manufacturing

Position: BU ENGINEERING & DEVELOPMENT PROJECT LEADER - MANUFACTURING
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 €11.4 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

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 Competitive health benefits package (medical, dental, and vision coverage) Workers’ compensation coverage Paid time off and holidays Access to online learning platforms and professional development programs Career growth opportunities within a global organization Employee recognition and engagement programs 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.