About this role
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Industrial Engineer
Location: Troy,MI
Employment Type: Full-Time, Long-Term, At-Will
Target Start Date: October 2026
Position Summary
The Industrial Engineer is responsible for planning, developing, and implementing manufacturing processes for new product launches within the Battery Business Group. This role partners with cross-functional teams to ensure robust, efficient, and scalable manufacturing solutions that meet quality, cost, safety, and delivery objectives.
The Industrial Engineer plays a key role throughout the APQP and industrialization processes, supporting product development, manufacturing readiness, equipment validation, continuous improvement initiatives, and production launch activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and implement industrialization activities for new product launches in accordance with OPmobility's program management and APQP methodologies.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Manufacturing, Product Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, Program Management, and Operations to ensure successful product launches.
- Support manufacturing facilities in identifying and resolving process, equipment, and quality issues through structured root cause analysis and problem-solving methodologies.
- Develop and maintain manufacturing deliverables including:
PFMEA
- Process Flow Diagrams
- Standardized Work Instructions
- Capacity Analysis
- Manufacturing Documentation
- Utilize engineering and manufacturing tools such as DFM&A, GD&T, AutoCAD, Lean Manufacturing principles, and Project Management methodologies to optimize manufacturability and production efficiency.
- Support and/or lead the development of manufacturing process specifications, production equipment specifications, and assembly solutions.
- Coordinate and support equipment validation activities, including process qualification and compliance with internal engineering standards.
- Evaluate new product designs for manufacturability and collaborate with Product Engineering to implement design improvements that enhance quality, cost, and production performance.
- Support simulation and analysis activities, including FEA and CFD studies, to assess manufacturability and process performance.
- Participate in feasibility reviews, lean workshops, value engineering initiatives, and continuous improvement activities.
- Contribute to process optimization projects focused on safety, quality, productivity, and cost reduction.
- Document and apply lessons learned and best practices to future programs and manufacturing operations.
- Support launch activities through production ramp-up and handoff to the manufacturing organization.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related Engineering discipline.
- 2-5 years of manufacturing and/or industrial engineering experience.
- Experience with:
PFMEA
- Process Flow Development
- GD&T
- APQP methodologies
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement tools.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship or transfer requirements.
Preferred
- Experience in automotive manufacturing.
- Experience supporting new product launches and industrialization activities.
- Experience within battery systems, electrification, plastics processing, molding, assembly, or high-volume manufacturing environments.
- Knowledge of DFM&A, AutoCAD, FEA, and CFD analysis tools.
- Familiarity with Industry 4.0, automation, robotics, and advanced manufacturing technologies.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary
- Annual bonus opportunity
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Career growth opportunities within a global mobility technology leader
- Collaborative and innovative work environment
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.