Plant Methods Engineer - VIE
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OP Mobility
Chattanooga, TN, US
Summary
The Plant Methods Engineer will provide continuous improvement support across departments and evaluate operational standards using PDCA. They are responsible for performing shop floor activities, conducting 5S audits, and executing problem-solving techniques to optimize manufacturing processes.
Job Description
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.
Contract Details :
- Job Title : Plant Methods Engineer- VIE
- Type of contract Fixed Term
- Expected Hiring Date : October 2026
- Scope : Chattanooga Tennessee facility
Responsibilities :
- Provide continuous improvment support to all departments
- Capture, update files, upload data to portal, presentations on infomration
- Evaluate operational standards and work on PDCA
- Follow up with 5S auditors, provide back up audits, update files/presentations, perform training, hands on shop floor activities
- Execute problem-solving techniques on the shop floor
Ideal Candidate Profile :
- Engineering degree required
- Automotive industry and Lean Manufacturing adequate background
- Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills (advanced preferred)
- Power BI knowledge
- Good problem-solving skills
- Time study experience
- Good knowledge of plastic manufacturing processes (injection, paint and assembly), Equipment and process flow
- Team player, effective leadership, self-determined in approach to tasks, systematic and disciplined approach to activities
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.
OPmobility is a world leader in sustainable mobility and a technology partner to mobility players worldwide. Driven by innovation since its creation in 1946, the Group is today composed of five complementary business groups that enable it to offer its customers a wide range of solutions: intelligent exterior systems, complex modules, lighting systems, energy storage systems and battery and hydrogen electrification solutions. OPmobility also offers its customers an activity dedicated to the development of software, OPn'Soft.
SOME NUMBERS IN 2024
📍Economic revenue: €11.6bn (+2.8% vs. 2023)
📍Operating margin: €440m (+11.4% vs. 2023)
📍Sustainability :
🔹Improvement of energy efficiency by 22.0% in 2024 vs. 2019 (excluding Lighting)
🔹35 sites equipped with solar panels and wind turbine (+12 in 2024)
🔹OPmobility awarded an “A” rating by CDP for second year in a row
Founded
1946
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
Org type
Public Company
OPmobility is a world leader in sustainable mobility and a technology partner to mobility players worldwide. Driven by innovation since its creation in 1946, the Group is today composed of five complementary business groups that enable it to offer its customers a wide range of solutions: intelligent exterior systems, complex modules, lighting systems, energy storage systems and battery and hydrogen electrification solutions. OPmobility also offers its customers an activity dedicated to the development of software, OPn'Soft.
SOME NUMBERS IN 2024
📍Economic revenue: €11.6bn (+2.8% vs. 2023)
📍Operating margin: €440m (+11.4% vs. 2023)
📍Sustainability :
🔹Improvement of energy efficiency by 22.0% in 2024 vs. 2019 (excluding Lighting)
🔹35 sites equipped with solar panels and wind turbine (+12 in 2024)
🔹OPmobility awarded an “A” rating by CDP for second year in a row
Founded
1946
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
Org type
Public Company