About this role
SUPPLY CHAIN DESIGN AND PACKAGING ENGINEER
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.
Job Title : Packaging Engineer Physical location: Kansas City,Missouri Type of contract : Long-term At-will
Responsibilities
Exploratory consultation phase (AVP):
- Defines the optimum supply-chain organization, human resources, means, necessary in order to guarantee Safety, Customer Service and Quality while Costs and Inventories are kept minimum
- Calculates the supply-chain & Packaging budget of the project (cost per part, investments, …)
- Makes sure that the quotation is based on the use of standard equipments and processes
- Identifies and escalate any industrial risks
Project development phase:
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Defines and develops the supply-chain scheme from suppliers to customers: physicals flows, information flows, outbound, inbound, internal plant, always being in contact with Manufacturing project managers and plants
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Defines optimum stock levels at each step of the process, with a focus on Lead Time optimization
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Develops the functional specifications for semi-finished packaging means and final packaging from the customer specification, the industrial organization and the production units’ constraints, in cooperation with assembly engineers, manufacturing project managers and plant engineers.
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Ensures fine tuning and reception of packaging means, their availability for the trials at each step of the project development, until eventually customers approval and until objectives are met
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Ideal Candidate Profile
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Bachelor degree with experience or Master’s degree
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Internal: Plant Logstics Engineer
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External: similar role in an industrial company or logistics provider
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Dedication to safety
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Customer orientation/leadership/team spirit/autonomy
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Multi-functional and multi-cultural communication with English language mandatory
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Openness to new ideas
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Good understanding of lean principles and supply-chain tools
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Good understanding of mechanical engineering principles, including the ability to work with a 3D viewer software
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Computer literacy
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Willing to travel extensively
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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:
- Sep 14, 2026
Location
Anderson-South Carolina, SC, US, 29625-1314
Job Requisition ID: 390815