Engineering & Development Design Manager, Plymouth

ENGINEERING & DEVELOPMENT DESIGN 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 ****, 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.
Job Title:
ENGINEERING & DEVELOPMENT DESIGN MANAGER
Contract Type:
Full-time
Location:
Troy, MI
Your Mission
As a key technical leader, you will drive complex automotive lighting programs from acquisition through development and industrialization.
You will lead multidisciplinary engineering teams, interface directly with customers, and ensure delivery
on time, on cost, and on specification
, in full compliance with OPmobility engineering standards.
Key Responsibilities
Technical & Project Leadership
Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary PD project teams (Technical Project Leads, system, mechanics, optics, and electronics).
Ensure fulfillment of
customer, company, and regulatory requirements
throughout the project lifecycle.
Drive engineering activities to meet project targets in
timing, cost, quality, and performance
.
Ensure full compliance with
VPDS and OPmobility engineering processes
.
Team & Resource Management
Provide direct leadership to Technical Project Leads and Resident Engineers.
Plan and manage
engineering capacity, priorities, and workload allocation
.
Support competency managers in performance reviews, goal setting, and talent development.
Foster leadership by influence, collaboration, and accountability.
Own and manage
project engineering budgets
, spending control, and approvals.
Define engineering priorities and lead PD Program Reviews.
Approve:
Project engineering expenditures
Technical content of engineering changes (Enterproj)
Design releases to customers
Design-to-cost initiatives and implementation
PD timing, customer prototypes, and functional TDRs
Customer & Business Interface
Define and execute the
technical communication strategy with OEM customers
.
Lead technical content for
new business quotations
from an engineering standpoint.
Present and defend technical solutions, trade-offs, and decisions to customers and internal stakeholders.
Ensure capture and deployment of
Lessons Learned (LL)
and consulting feedback into projects.
Support audits within responsible engineering areas.
Drive resolution of
major product, project, or process issues
.
Promote standardization, robust design methodologies, DGL, and best engineering practices.
Support patent clearance activities and organize design deep-dive reviews when required.
Operational & Safety Compliance
Contribute to group and center budgeting activities.
Ensure full compliance with
Health & Safety, Fire Protection, internal regulations, and applicable legislation
.
Education
University degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Optics, or related field).
Experience
Minimum
10 years of automotive engineering experience
, specifically in
lighting technologies
.
Proven experience leading
technical or project teams
in a matrix organization.
Strong customer interface experience with OEMs.
Technical Skills
Solid knowledge of automotive engineering tools and methodologies:
CAD, GD&T, DFMEA, GBC, TC, etc.
Proficient with
MS Office and Windows environments
.
Strong understanding of engineering change and validation processes.
Languages
German, French, Spanish, or Italian
are a strong advantage.
Leadership by influence and natural authority
Customer orientation and business mindset
Strong organizational and priority-setting skills
Decision-making in complex environments
Clear, open, and impactful communication
Ability to delegate, motivate, and develop teams
Professional presentation skills
Experience in employee evaluation and performance leadership
Why Join OPmobility?
You'll be part of a global leader in lighting and exterior systems, working at the intersection of
innovation, engineering excellence, and customer impact
.
OPmobility offers an international environment where collaboration, continuous improvement, and technological curiosity are truly valued.
At OPmobility,
people matter
.
We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities — because the future of mobility is built by bold ideas and diverse perspectives.
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.
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