INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER - BATTERY

Industrial Engineer - Battery

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.

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.

Date:

Oct 15, 2026

Location

Elkhart-Indiana, IN, US, 46514

Job Requisition ID:

391429

Nearest Major Market: Elkhart Nearest Secondary Market: South Bend

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