Industrial Project Engineer (Paint & Decoration)

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Ready to take on meaningful challenges and shape the next generation of mobility?

Joining OPmobility means stepping into a global group with a purpose to keep people and goods moving safely, smarter, and sustainably everywhere.

Main Responsibilities

• Coordinate the construction/expansion of manufacturing facilities and coordinate the design, installation and startup of new production equipment.
• Leads industrial projects related to Painting & Decoration manufacturing lines.
• Ensures liquid application and robotics commissioning activities with the plant and equipment supplier are performed correctly to reach the expected quality and performance levels.
• Supports OEE and scrap convergences in the different plants (optimization/performance improvement projects, lead optimization /performance improvements in quality of application for Antifog and Hard coating processes).
• Leads productivity improvement projects (test and validation of new application methods, sprayers, product transfer efficiency, cycle time, etc).
• Defines the best liquid application parameters in accordance with customers’ specifications and application tools by developing standards and training sessions.
• Leads the internal training around the liquid application (path programming methodology, brush development, process control, etc).
• Supports trouble-shooting activity related to the Antifog and Hard Coating processes including the liquid application and robotic stations.
• Defines the industrial hypotheses (Country, site, industrial diagram, logistics, etc) related to the Industrial Process Performance Lighting & Decoration platform.
• Consolidates the volumes to take into account and define the production equipment specifications.
• Assist in the development of industrial supplier contracts pertaining to Lighting Painting & Decoration.
• Develop and manage project budgets.
• Prepare requests for capital expenditures (CAPEX).
• Develops plant specific equipment specifications including automated Paint lines for Lighting & Decoration.
• Order plant specific equipment (Capacity + Standard).
• Develop and manage industrial timelines and associate corrective actions as required.
• Track the supplier production and accept the plant specification equipment.
• Finalize the production line (Lay out within the plant), train the production team.
• Produce the first production parts with the Plant organizational Team, manage start-up.
• Produce the industrial trials, Qualify the new production lines, Control Plan Training.

Required Profile

• Engineering degree related to the field.
• Knowledge of the Antifog & Hard Coating process industry-Specifically for Lighting & Decoration (a must).
• Knowledge of Automated Paint & Decoration Line Designs and Installation (a must).
• Knowledge of automotive OEM Customer Requirements & Specifications (a must).
• Skilled in Computer Software use (Windows, MS Project, AutoCad, MS Tools, etc).
• Ability to interface with customers, suppliers & associates.
• Project Management Skills.
• Excellent interpersonal relations.
• Leadership and team playing.

At OPmobility, people truly matter.

We are committed to building inclusive teams, promoting diversity and equality, and ensuring that every application is considered fairly - because the future of mobility is built by diverse perspectives, bold ideas, and people who dare to move forward.

Innovation is therefore not a buzzword, but a natural part of everyday work.

You’ll grow in an international environment where cutting-edge technologies, industrial excellence, and real-world impact come together to tackle the challenges of tomorrow’s automotive industry.

Founded in 1946 by Pierre Burelle, OPmobility, known until 2024 as Plastic Omnium, has transformed itself into a player in sustainable and connected mobility. Today, OPmobility develops technological solutions across four areas of expertise: exterior and lighting systems, the integration of complex modules, technologies related to energy storage, hydrogen and electrification, and a division dedicated to the development of embedded software and digital solutions.

With €11.5 billion in revenue in 2025, 152 factories, 40 R&D centers, and nearly 38,100 employees across 28 countries, OPmobility combines global scale with local impact. All driven by a shared ambition to accelerate the automotive energy transition.