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Feb 07, 2026

MANUFACTURING PROJECT MANAGER

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MANUFACTURING PROJECT MANAGER

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.
A world leader in onboard energy storage and emission reduction systems, OPmobility C-Power develops solutions for all types of powertrains including, gasoline, diesel, hybrids, plug-in hybrids and battery electric vehicles. Electrification is the driver of low-carbon mobility and with the E-Power business, OPmobility is developing battery packs, electronics and power electronics for heavy-duty mobility and light vehicles.
Our ambition? Provide automakers with cutting-edge equipment and solutions to develop tomorrow’s clean and connected car.

COMPANY: OPmobility f/k/a Plastic Omnium Auto Exterior LLC

TITLE: MANUFACTURING PROJECT MANAGER

ESSENTIAL functions/Duties:
  • Manage the manufacturing engineering scope for projects.
  • Provide smart, simple, creative and robust solutions to deliver profitability.
  • Ensure cross functional management of the extended team.
  • Define initial Statement of Work of manufacturing perimeter including extended team, regarding project perimeter, development budget (hours, hourly rate, travel cost) and Optimap Work Packages.
  • Manage the manufacturing project reviews, consolidate actions and provide reporting and action plans. Participate in design reviews and QUAD reviews.
  • Ensure that Launch Readiness (led by the Launch Manager) is well organized.
  • Provide design for manufacturing requirements to product design and ensure the integration.
  • Confirm plant capacity is in line with project volumes.
  • Responsible for industrialization phase in production plant and SILS.
  • Manage project Manufacturing economical perimeter, including cycle time, number of operators, investments, and supply chain costs (transport, SILS).
  • Allocate the budget to extended team and guarantee resource availability with the manager.
  • Determine internal and external perimeter regarding SOW. Track perimeter changes due to customer or due to internal changes.
  • Propose adjustments and modifications linked to perimeter evolution during project lifetime.
  • Ensure the follow up of project budget and releases warnings to PM and managers in case of gaps.
  • Participate in definition and realization of progress plan.
  • Participate in the project closure and deliver feedback regarding best practices and difficulties.
  • This position requires 10% domestic and 20% international travel.

SCHEDULE: 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday

LOCATION: OPmobility f/k/a Plastic Omnium Auto Exterior LLC, 310 Genoble Road, Greer, SC 29651

REQUIREMENTS:
Main Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Materials Engineering or other closely related field and five (5) years of experience as a Quality & Supply Chain Engineer, Supply Chain & Packaging Engineer, or closely related occupation where required experience gained.

Alternate Requirements: In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree in stated fields and five (5) years of stated experience, the employer will accept a Master’s degree in stated fields and three (3) years of stated experience where required experience gained.

SPECIAL SKILLS: Also requires experience in the following:

  • Risk analysis evaluation before timing definition;
  • Budget definition for manufacturing processes (AVP – quote phase);
  • Design for manufacturing (Risk analysis);
  • Supply chain experience, including SAP, Flows, stock definition, and plant sizing;
  • Packaging concepts definition;
  • Paint and peripherals application;
  • Definition for paint application;
  • Assembly experience in machines, Flows, and line development definition;
  • Budget control;
  • Timing control;
  • PFMEA development; and
  • Customer management experience including Quality, Timing, Engineering, and change request.

CONTACT: To apply, send resume to Bridgette Hart at bridgette.hart@opmobility.com. Please reference job title and location.

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.
Date: Jan 30, 2026
Location: Greer-South Carolina, SC, US, 29615
Job Requisition ID: 388336

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