Site Quality Engineer (m/f/d)

Plastic Omnium; Swadlincote; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive solutions provider in Swadlincote is looking for a Quality Manager to ensure quality tools usage and conduct root cause analysis in production. The ideal candidate should have a degree in engineering and experience in quality management. Strong knowledge in VDA, IATF standards, and fluent English are required. This role plays a key part in building relationships with customers and improving quality processes.

Qualifications

• Professional experience in quality management, preferably in the automotive supply industry.
• Strong knowledge of VDA 2, VDA 6.3, IATF 16949, FMEA, PPAP, and APQP.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Ensure correct use of quality tools by production staff for each quality incident.
• Perform root cause analysis, define action plans, and implement containment measures.
• Conduct regular customer visits to build long-term relationships.

Skills

Quality Problem Solving

Communication

Team player

Education

Degree in engineering or a technical field

Tools

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

SCOOP/SAP

SharePoint

Job description

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 €11.6 billion economic revenue in 2024, a global network of 150 plants and 40 R&D centers, OPmobility relies on its 38,900 employees to meet the challenges of transforming mobility.

By adding intelligent functions, lighting & sensors etc and by extending the scope of what is possible in terms of design, OPmobility is making cars safer, smarter and more stylish. Body panels are now packed with technologies that improve the driver experience, safety and vehicle appearance. The result? An elegant car that will, in time, be made largely from bio-sourced or recycled materials.

Our ambition? Provide automakers with cutting-edge equipment and solutions to develop tomorrow’s clean and connected car.

Main Responsibilities

• Quality Problem Solving
• Ensure correct use of quality tools by production staff for each quality incident
• Perform root cause analysis, define action plans, and implement containment measures
• Responsible for defining and releasing rework instructions and ensuring their application
• Participate in regular part rejection analysis with customers.
• Manage quality wall inspectors based on customer requirements or quality results.
• Conduct regular customer visits to build long-term relationships.
• Apply and coach the use of 8D and QRCM methods in production.
• Maintain the Customer Quality Fast Response Board and update FMEAs.

New Product Introduction

• Participate in PFMEA and control plan development with the PQL.
• Support the definition of limit samples and contribute to poka-yoke design for new products with the project team.
• Set up limit samples and Problem Alerts; organize training sessions with production leaders.
• Contribute to or lead initial PPAP submissions and customer run@rate together with the Site Quality Manager; support MPM during run@rate.
• Develop Standard Work (SPS, SWI) for all production processes in collaboration with Manufacturing Engineering, CI, and HSE.

Process Control (Control Plan Adherence)

• Verify poka-yoke functionality at the start of each shift; escalate in case of non-compliance
• Monitor and follow up on quality production indicators.
• Participation in audits and reviews.
• Update, file, and archive all documents related to quality activities.

Continuous Improvement

• Participate in Quality Improvement Roadmap activities.
• Lead or contribute to working groups.
• Support implementation of preventive actions to avoid internal and customer issues.

Competencies & Requirements:

• Degree in engineering or a technical field.
• Professional experience in quality management, preferably in the automotive supply industry.
• Strong knowledge of VDA 2, VDA 6.3, IATF 16949, FMEA, PPAP, and APQP.
• Understanding of materials science, plastics processing, and plastic painting.
• Experience in professional customer interaction.
• Strong in problem-solving, communication. Teamplayer.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), SCOOP/SAP, SharePoint
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).

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.