Mechatronics Engineering Manager

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.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop the Component Engineering team, ensuring effective resource planning and successful project execution. Drive the design, development and validation of components, balancing performance, manufacturability, cost and quality requirements. Provide technical leadership and support the delivery of innovative engineering solutions.

Establish and maintain strong partnerships with key suppliers to support product development and continuous improvement. Benchmarking competitors, industry trends, and regulatory requirements to support continuous improvement and ensure compliance. Oversee engineering processes, methodologies and best practices across the team.

Manage departmental resources and budget while ensuring project objectives are achieved. Build and maintain a collaborative team culture that encourages accountability, knowledge sharing and continuous development. Profile: Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field. Experience in automotive, railway or other complex manufacturing industries.

Proven leadership experience in engineering or product development environments. Strong understanding of product design, validation, manufacturing processes and Design-to-Cost principles. Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage multiple priorities. Strong communication, stakeholder management and decision-making skills.

Fluent English.

Benefits

Co-financing of private medical care and life insurance with a capital fund. Subsidized sports cards. Support for language courses and meal subsidies. Extra paid day off in your birthday month. Free on-site parking. 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. #Li-Hybrid