OPmobility · 1 hour ago
COUNTRY ENGINEERING & DEVELOPMENT PAINT LEADER
Greenville, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelOPmobility is a world-leading provider of innovative solutions for a unique, safer and more sustainable mobility experience. As the Paint Engineering Manager, you will lead the development, optimization, and deployment of cutting-edge paint technologies and processes, ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards while driving innovation and excellence in paint engineering.
AutomotiveManufacturingSustainability
Responsibilities
Ensure all paint equipment, processes, and settings comply with HSE requirements and minimize environmental and manpower impact
Drive continuous improvement and standardization across paint processes and ensure 'Design for Paint' principles are applied consistently
Act as a technical expert supporting Operations and Manufacturing Engineering Centers across all sites
Lead and develop the Paint Engineering team: recruit, train, coach, and mentor paint engineers
Ensure team competencies align with project and organizational requirements
Manage workload allocation, anticipate resource needs, and coordinate subcontractors when required
Build a high-performance culture focused on expertise, innovation, and best-in-class delivery
Oversee activity budgets and ensure convergence to financial targets using OPTIMAP and OPTIPRO frameworks
Guarantee cost control and labor hour optimization during development and AVP phases
Lead scope changes, manage project perimeter updates, and ensure alignment with organizational priorities
Monitor and report progress on cost, timing, quality, and technical performance objectives
Lead technology design, process development, and industrialization activities across Operations locations
Ensure robust application of OPLs, lessons learned, and POMS standards
Contribute to global performance targets (Tf1 & Tf2) by establishing and sharing paint engineering 'golden rules.'
Capitalize best practices at the end of each project and ensure cross-division deployment
Ensure full adherence to OPTIMAP guidelines and key métier milestones
Propose and deploy improved development tools to enhance quality and efficiency of deliverables
Coordinate cascading and consistent application of the complete OPTIMAP PPE process across new and existing tools at the division level
Ensure the correct application of OPTIPRO guidelines and associated milestones
Drive the development and standardization of paint equipment across the division
Support local teams through knowledge transfer, training, and on-site guidance
Ensure successful deployment of new paint equipment and tools, including updates to existing assets
Represent the Paint Department in Level 3 milestones and key cross-functional reviews
Participate actively in critical Launch Readiness events
Animate the Paint Technology and Paint Know-How network for the division when required
Provide clear, structured reporting to management on all paint-related activities
Qualification
Required
Lead the development, optimization, and deployment of cutting‑edge paint technologies and processes across multiple locations
Ensure the design and implementation of paint equipment and applications that meet the highest standards of Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)
Drive continuous improvement and standardization across paint processes and ensure 'Design for Paint' principles are applied consistently
Act as a technical expert supporting Operations and Manufacturing Engineering Centers across all sites
Lead and develop the Paint Engineering team: recruit, train, coach, and mentor paint engineers
Ensure team competencies align with project and organizational requirements
Manage workload allocation, anticipate resource needs, and coordinate subcontractors when required
Build a high‑performance culture focused on expertise, innovation, and best‑in‑class delivery
Oversee activity budgets and ensure convergence to financial targets using OPTIMAP and OPTIPRO frameworks
Guarantee cost control and labor hour optimization during development and AVP phases
Lead scope changes, manage project perimeter updates, and ensure alignment with organizational priorities
Monitor and report progress on cost, timing, quality, and technical performance objectives
Lead technology design, process development, and industrialization activities across Operations locations
Ensure robust application of OPLs, lessons learned, and POMS standards
Contribute to global performance targets (Tf1 & Tf2) by establishing and sharing paint engineering 'golden rules.'
Capitalize best practices at the end of each project and ensure cross‑division deployment
Ensure full adherence to OPTIMAP guidelines and key métier milestones
Propose and deploy improved development tools to enhance quality and efficiency of deliverables
Coordinate cascading and consistent application of the complete OPTIMAP PPE process across new and existing tools at the division level
Ensure the correct application of OPTIPRO guidelines and associated milestones
Drive the development and standardization of paint equipment across the division
Support local teams through knowledge transfer, training, and on‑site guidance
Ensure successful deployment of new paint equipment and tools, including updates to existing assets
Represent the Paint Department in Level 3 milestones and key cross‑functional reviews
Participate actively in critical Launch Readiness events
Animate the Paint Technology and Paint Know‑How network for the division when required
Provide clear, structured reporting to management on all paint‑related activities
Company
OPmobility
OPmobility is a motor vehicle manufacturing company that specializes in technologies for mobility.
Founded in 1946
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
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