Site Quality Engineer

OPmobility; Helmstedt; Vor Ort; EUR 55.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

OPmobility in Germany seeks a Quality Assurance Engineer to lead quality topics across production and new launches. You will drive containment, root cause analysis, and corrective actions using 8D, 5 Why, and APQP methods.

Responsibilities include release of rework instructions, quality alerts, process audits, and data-driven improvements. You will support CNQ reduction and compliance with PPAP, PFMEA, and Control Plan standards with up to 10% travel.

Qualifikationen

• Engineering degree or technical qualification with strong quality focus.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001/IATF 16949 is essential for automotive quality.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with fast decision-making.

Aufgaben

• Act as primary contact for quality topics across production.
• Drive structured problem solving using 8D, 5 Why, APQP, and QRQC.
• Ensure containment, root cause analysis, and corrective actions are implemented.
• Define and release rework instructions and manage quality alerts when required.
• Lead and support customer complaint analysis and containment activities.
• Support new product launches (APQP, PFMEA, PPAP, Control Plan, Run@Rate).
• Conduct process audits (e.g., VDA 6.3) and monitor quality KPIs.
• Drive CNQ reduction through proactive problem solving and corrective actions.

Kenntnisse

Quality management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

MS Office

German and English

Ausbildung

Engineering degree

Quality management certification

Tools

8D

5 Why

SPC

APQP

PFMEA

Control Plan

PPAP

Jobbeschreibung

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:

• Act as the primary customer contact for all quality-related topics
• Drive structured problem solving using tools such as 8D, 5 Why, A3 and QRQC
• Ensure effective containment, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective actions
• Define and release rework instructions and manage quality alerts when required
• Lead and support customer complaint analysis
• Support new product launches (APQP, PPF, PFMEA, Control Plan, PPAP, Run@Rate)
• Ensure adherence to control plans and conduct process audits (e.g., layered audits, VDA 6.3)
• Monitor and analyze quality KPIs, initiating continuous improvement measures
• Contribute to the reduction of Cost of Non Quality (CNQ) through proactive problem-solving and implementation of corrective actions
• Drive poka-yoke implementation and verification within production processes
• Lead and support quality technicians, ensuring training and a strong quality mindset
• Drives digitalization projects within Quality, with strong data analytics skills and the ability to work with and interpret large datasets

Profile:

• Degree in Engineering or a comparable technical qualification (university or technical college)
• Additional certification or training in quality management is an advantage
• Proven experience in Quality, in automotive industry with solid knowledge of ISO 9001/IATF 16949
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make effective decisions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Basic knowledge of core quality methods (FMEA, PPAP, APQP)
• Practical experience with quality tools such as 8D, 5 Why, SPC
• Fluent in German and English
• Proficient in MS Office
• Willingness to travel up to 10%
• Excellent presentations, communication and stakeholder management skills

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.