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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.

Missions:

• Ensure HSE policies are deployed and followed
• Coach and develop team to deliver maximum efficiency in all areas
• Follows, stabilises and optimises paint processes and results
• Participates in new product / process (paint line, robots) launches

Activties:

• This role operates under TISAX confidentiality level [Level 1], requiring appropriate handling of sensitive information
• Works according to HSE requirements (LOTO, cleaning…) and promote safety mindset on day to day basis
• Ensures safety and security conditions are kept in order within the paint line, alert management in case of any non-conformity or deviance
• Implements paint standards and exchanges within painting networks best practices
• Controls and optimizes process parameters
• Stabilizes and optimizes painting area performance (paint consumption, scraps reduction)
• Tests and validates technical solutions (OPTIPRO projects, changes in the plant, equipment supplier)
• Supports new projects launches in line with OPTIMAP requirements
• Participates in continuous improvement activities and productivity covering all process areas- cycle times, scrap, downtime, machine / tools and energy
• Participates in paint assessment.
• Develops the paint processes and systems ensuring a framework that will achieve world-class standards of quality and service to the customer and to achieve environmental compliance.
• Own the paint process FMEA and make sure that standardized work practices are being used.
• Establishes effective communication channels with the team and its people so as to realize their
• Knowledge and full potential and to make sure that they are working to the same common business goals.
• Continually develops/drives the paint tech team to deliver best in class processes and standards.
• Own the technical integrity of paint database and supports introduction plans into plant painting area
• Ensures quality standards are maintained by the paint tech team.
• Designs and justifies new improvements and equipment to reduce downtime and increase productivity.
• Works with other departments to support and solves joint problems - injection, assembly.
• Participates in paint technicians’ recruitment to assess technical abilities.
• May train and coach paint technicians and operators
• May program robots or lead paint robots programmers
• Put in place effective visual management

Qualifications:

• Proven record of delivering results, problem solving and application skills
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in paint application field
• Process orientated with experience of painted plastics parts, equipment management and robots programming knowledge
• Experience in a large manufacturing environment, with a background to problem solving, deployment of industrial standards and best practices
• “Lean” application to products, processes and flows

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: Jul 23, 2026

Location: Anderson-South Carolina, SC, US, 29625-1314