Quality Engineer

OP Mobility; Windsor; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

OPmobility in Windsor is seeking a Quality Engineer to drive quality initiatives across new product launches and ongoing processes. You will lead root cause analysis, implement containment measures, and ensure robust control plans and PPAP submissions.

You will coordinate with production, engineering, and suppliers, applying 8D problem solving and QRCM, while maintaining customer quality interfaces and continuous improvement roadmaps in a global mobility context.

Qualifications

• Technical high school diploma required.
• Post-secondary education in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Quality Engineering.
• Knowledge of IATF 16949 and CSR.
• Experience with APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, and 8D problem solving.
• Experience with measurement systems (Gage R&R, MSA, SPC, GD&T).
• Ability to read blueprints and use precision measurement tools.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality problem solving and training for production personnel.
• Conduct root cause analysis, action planning, and containment Measures (quality wall, controlled shipping).
• Define, release, and ensure application of rework instructions.
• Issue Problem Alerts for critical quality issues.
• Participate in customer part rejection analysis (0 km and warranty).
• Set up and manage quality walls and inspector training.
• Maintain regular customer visits to build long-term relationships.
• Apply 8D and QRCM methodologies; maintain Customer Quality Fast Response Boards.
• Participate in PFMEA and Control Plan development with Plant Quality Launch.
• Support PPAP submissions and customer run-at-rate activities.
• Audit poka-yoke systems; verify adherence to process controls.
• Maintain quality documentation and participate in quality improvement roadmaps.
• Lead cross-functional working groups; implement preventive actions.
• Support plant training through AE University modules.

Skills

Quality problem solving

Root cause analysis

8D problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Technical high school diploma

Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering (post-secondary)

Tools

IATF 16949

APQP

PPAP

FMEA

Control Plans

8D problem solving

Gage R&R

MSA

SPC

GD&T

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Quality Engineer

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.

Job Title: Quality Engineer

Location: Windsor

Responsibilities:

1.0 Quality Problem Solving

• Ensure the appropriate use of quality tools for all quality incidents through training, coaching, and leadership for production personnel.


• Lead root cause analysis, action planning, and containment measures (quality wall, controlled shipping).


• Define, release, and ensure application of rework instructions.


• Issue Problem Alerts for critical internal and external quality issues as required.


• Participate in customer part rejection analysis (0 km and warranty).


• Set up and manage quality walls, including organizing and training internal and third‑party quality inspectors.


• Maintain regular customer visits to build long‑term relationships.


• Apply and coach 8D and QRCM methodologies in production and maintain Customer Quality Fast Response Boards.

2.0 New Product Launch

• Participate in PFMEA and Control Plan development in collaboration with Plant Quality Launch (PQL).


• Support definition of limit samples with project teams.


• Contribute to poka‑yoke definition for new products.


• Set up limit samples and Problem Alerts and organize training with production area leaders and operators.


• Contribute to or lead initial sample PPAP submissions and customer run‑at‑rate activities.


• Support Manufacturing Process Maturity (MPM) activities during run‑at‑rate and manufacturing readiness.


• Develop Standard Work (SPS, SWI) in collaboration with Manufacturing Engineering, CI, and HSE.

3.0 Process Control (Control Plan Adherence)

• Audit poka‑yoke systems to ensure testing at the start of each shift.


• Verify adherence to process controls and elevate non‑compliance.


• Monitor and update production quality indicators.


• Participate in daily scrap reviews.


• Maintain and archive quality documentation.


• Support layered process audits and 5S audits.


• This role operates under TISAX confidentiality level 2, requiring appropriate handling of sensitive information.


• Participate in Quality Improvement Roadmap activities.


• Lead or support cross‑functional working groups as required.


• Implement preventive actions to eliminate internal and customer issues.


• Support plant training using AE University modules.


• Lead and support Lessons Learned (LL) and Design for Quality (DFQ) processes.


• Support QRCM deployment in the plant.

5.0 People Management

• Ensure training paths for Quality Technicians are followed.


• Promote and maintain a strong quality mindset within the plant.

Profile / Qualifications:

• Technical high school diploma required.


• Post‑secondary education in a related field (Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering) preferred.


• Minimum 3 years of experience in Quality Engineering.


• Knowledge of IATF 16949 and Customer Specific Requirements (CSR).


• Experience with APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, and 8D problem solving.


• Experience with measurement systems (Gage R&R, MSA, SPC, GD&T).


• Ability to read blueprints and use precision measurement tools.


• Strong organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills.


• Ethical and professional behavior when interacting with customers.

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.