OPmobility · 1 day ago
Paint Engineering Manager
Greer, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelOPmobility is dedicated to advancing paint technologies and processes, and they are seeking a Paint Engineering Manager to lead these efforts. This role involves technical leadership, project management, and team development to ensure compliance with HSE standards while optimizing paint processes and equipment across multiple locations.
AutomotiveManufacturingSustainability
Hiring Manager
Manon Geffroy
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
Technical leadership in paint engineering
Project management experience
Experience in innovation and team development
Knowledge of Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) standards
Ability to ensure compliance with HSE requirements
Experience in continuous improvement and standardization of paint processes
Technical expertise in supporting Operations and Manufacturing Engineering Centers
Experience in recruiting, training, coaching, and mentoring paint engineers
Ability to manage workload allocation and anticipate resource needs
Experience in overseeing activity budgets and ensuring financial targets are met
Knowledge of OPTIMAP and OPTIPRO frameworks
Experience in leading technology design and process development
Ability to apply OPLs, lessons learned, and POMS standards
Experience in cross-functional leadership and reporting
Ability to drive development and standardization of paint equipment
Experience in knowledge transfer and training local teams
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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