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 Quality Engineer
- Type of Contract: Long-term At-Will
- Expected Hiring Date: October 2026
- Scope: On-Site (Spring Hill, TN)
Responsibilities
- Ensure products and manufacturing processes consistently meet customer requirements, engineering specifications, and applicable quality standards.
- Lead root cause investigations, corrective actions, containment activities, and problem-solving processes using tools such as 8D, QRCM, PFMEA, and Control Plans.
- Support new product launches by participating in PFMEA development, Control Plan creation, PPAP submissions, run-at-rate activities, and manufacturing readiness reviews.
- Conduct process, product, layered, and quality system audits to ensure compliance with IATF 16949 and internal standards.
- Monitor quality performance indicators, including customer PPM, supplier PPM, quality costs, launch performance, and customer complaints.
- Partner with Production, Engineering, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Customer teams to resolve quality concerns and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Develop, implement, and maintain inspection standards, rework instructions, quality alerts, and process controls.
- Support customer visits, quality reviews, and customer relationship activities to ensure satisfaction and responsiveness.
- Lead and support plant continuous improvement projects focused on reducing defects, scrap, rework, and cost of poor quality.
- Coach, train, and support Quality Technicians while promoting a strong quality culture throughout the facility.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related technical field.
- English proficiency required.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, inspection criteria, and engineering documentation.
- Working knowledge of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, SPC, MSA, 8D, Control Plans, and automotive quality systems.
- Experience in quality assurance, quality control, manufacturing, or process improvement within an automotive or manufacturing environment preferred.
- Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel, quality dashboards, Pareto analysis, and KPI reporting tools.
- Experience conducting root cause analysis, corrective actions, audits, and quality investigations.
- Knowledge of automotive quality standards, manufacturing processes, and customer-specific requirements.
- IATF 16949 Lead Auditor training or certification is a plus.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Opportunity to work in a global automotive manufacturing organization.
- Professional development through company training programs and quality certifications.
- Exposure to advanced automotive quality systems, customer interactions, and launch activities.
- Collaborative environment with cross-functional teams supporting innovation and continuous improvement.
- Career growth opportunities within Quality, Engineering, Operations, and Leadership roles.
Why Choose This Position?
This role provides an opportunity to make a direct impact on product quality, customer satisfaction, and manufacturing excellence. You will gain hands-on experience with automotive quality systems, advanced problem-solving methodologies, product launches, customer interactions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
As a Plant Quality Engineer, you will work closely with Production, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Customer teams to build a broad understanding of automotive manufacturing operations while developing leadership, technical, and project management skills.
Join a team that values quality, accountability, continuous improvement, and professional growth while contributing to the successful launch and production of industry-leading automotive products.
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.