Engineering & Development Process Leader - Assembly

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.

At OPmobility, we are looking for an experienced Engineering & Development Process Leader to lead our assembly engineering expertise within Product Development and Industrialisation activities. In this role, you will manage a team of specialists, drive manufacturing excellence, and support global projects from quotation through launch and handover to production plants.

You will act as a technical leader for assembly technologies, automation, equipment investments, and industrial processes while ensuring compliance with OPmobility standards, quality requirements, and safety expectations.

The position is based in our Engineering Center in Weissenburg.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Assembly Process Engineering team, ensuring the right skills, expertise, and resources are available to support business objectives.
• Drive assembly process development from RFQ through industrialisation, launch, and transfer to production sites.
• Define and validate assembly concepts, equipment specifications, and manufacturing solutions to achieve quality, cost, and performance targets.
• Support regional manufacturing plants with technical expertise related to assembly processes, equipment, and productivity improvements.
• Manage equipment investments, business cases, and project budgets while ensuring project milestone achievement.
• Promote a strong Health, Safety & Environment culture and ensure compliance with internal and external standards.
• Benchmark emerging technologies, automation solutions, and industry best practices to enhance competitiveness and innovation.

What We Are Looking For

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Proven experience in manufacturing, industrial engineering, automation, or assembly engineering within the automotive industry.
• Previous leadership experience managing engineering teams or technical specialists.
• Strong knowledge of assembly technologies, industrial equipment, automation systems, robotics, and manufacturing processes.
• Understanding of manufacturing performance indicators such as OEE, productivity, ergonomics, quality, and cost optimisation.
• Fluent English communication skills; German is considered a strong asset.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally and support industrial projects across multiple production sites.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to lead regional assembly engineering initiatives in a leading automotive technology company.
• Exposure to international projects, advanced manufacturing technologies, and global industrial networks.
• Career growth opportunities within a dynamic and innovative organisation.
• Collaborative and multicultural working environment with highly skilled technical teams.
• Training and development programmes supporting both leadership and technical advancement.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

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.