SITE MANUFACTURING PAINT MANAGER

Hungry for challenges? Join a group with innovation at its heart and contribute to the automotive revolution! OPmobility is a world-leading provider of innovative solutions for a unique, safer and more sustainable mobility experience. Innovation-driven since its creation, the Group develops and produces intelligent exterior systems, customized complex modules, lighting systems, clean energy systems and electrification solutions for all mobility companies. With a €11.4 billion economic revenue in 2023, a global network of 152 plants and 40 R&D centers, OPmobility relies on its 40,300 employees to meet the challenges of transforming mobility. Our ambition? Provide automakers with cutting-edge equipment and solutions to develop tomorrow's clean and connected car. Main Mission Define and design paint process schemes for new awarded projects at the division level. Oversee the development of paint processes and associated equipment by the Division Paint Team and Plant Paint Engineering Teams for both product (OPTIMAP) and industrial (OPTIPRO) projects. Ensure quality, cost, and timing targets are met for all paint-related equipment. Make strategic technology choices and drive mid-term technology development to meet paint quality targets, enhance operational competitiveness, and establish golden rules. Cascade development methodologies across the division's paint engineering teams. Key Responsibilities Process & Equipment Development Ensure paint equipment complies with HSE and energy standards, minimizing environmental and manpower impact. Design paint technologies and industrialize products across operational locations. Guarantee cost optimization and budget adherence during AVP phases. Ensure systematic application of 'Design for Paint' rules across all teams. Manage scope changes and ensure convergence toward budget, timing, and quality targets. Apply OPLs, lessons learned, and best practices in line with POMS standards and HSE requirements. Capitalize on project learnings and ensure cross-functional sharing at the division level. Team Management Recruit, train, and mentor Paint Group Leaders and Engineers. Support recruitment efforts for Engineering Center Paint Engineers. Align team competencies with project requirements. Develop expertise and technical depth within paint teams. Manage project workload and resource allocation. Identify extended team support needs and subcontractor requirements. Oversee gross and net cost management for the direct team. Supervise and challenge budgets for Manufacturing Engineering teams. Process Governance - OPTIMAP & OPTIPRO Ensure adherence to OPTIMAP and OPTIPRO guidelines and key milestones. Propose optimized development tools to improve performance and deliverable quality. Coordinate the division-wide application of OPTIMAP PPE and OPTIPRO Paint Equipment processes. Define and enforce paint equipment standards across the division. Cross-Functional & Strategic Activities Represent the Paint Department at Level 2 and 3 milestones. Participate in critical launch readiness events. Ensure paint technology and know-how networks are effectively managed and deliver expected outcomes. Report on overall paint activities to division management. Requirements Engineering degree in Mechanical, Plastics, or Chemical Engineering. Strong knowledge of paint chemistry and paint processes on plastic parts. 7-9 years of experience, including a proven track record in team management. Mandatory experience in advanced/development project management. Mandatory experience in paint activities (development or production environments). As a responsible company, OPmobility pays particular attention to diversity and equality within its teams and the Group commits to treat all job applications equally. Date: Sep 26, 2025 Location: Chattanooga-Tennessee, US Job Requisition ID: 386295 Other jobs in Manufacturing

Created: 2025-09-27