Supplier Quality Development Engineer

OPmobility; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Life Insurance

Healthcare

Multisport

Hybrid working arrangement

Job summary

OPmobility is seeking a Supplier Quality Development Engineer to drive supplier quality throughout the product development lifecycle, from sourcing to production launch. You will collaborate with suppliers, engineering, quality and purchasing to ensure components meet quality, timing and customer requirements while supporting industrialization.

You will lead audits, implement APQP/PPAP/FAI, analyze GD&T and MSA, manage supplier changes, and drive continuous improvement with cross-functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality or a related technical field.
• Minimum 3 years in Supplier Quality or similar roles in automotive or Tier-1 suppliers.
• Understanding of APQP, PPAP and/or FAI methodologies.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and interpret GD&T requirements.
• Knowledge of quality tools, MSA, statistical methods and root cause analysis.
• Experience with supplier audits, quality planning and production validation is desirable.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management; willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier quality activities during development and launch phases.
• Conduct supplier audits, assess risks, and drive corrective actions.
• Monitor quality deliverables, milestones, certifications, and deviations.
• Manage supplier changes and validate before implementation.
• Support component reviews and ensure clear specifications for suppliers.
• Coordinate prototype and production readiness activities, including inspections and process validations.
• Review and maintain PPAP/FAI documentation and samples.
• Collaborate with Purchasing, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to mitigate risks.
• Drive supplier performance improvements through scorecards and continuous improvement.
• Support plants with supplier-related quality issues during launch and early production.

Skills

APQP/PPAP/FAI

GD&T interpretation

MSA / statistical methods

Supplier audits

Cross-functional collaboration

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

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.

About The Role

As a Supplier Quality Development Engineer, you will drive supplier quality activities throughout the product development lifecycle, from sourcing and prototype phases through PPAP/FAI approval and production launch. You will work closely with suppliers, engineering, quality, and purchasing teams to ensure components meet quality, timing, and customer requirements while supporting a successful industrialization process.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead supplier quality activities during development and launch phases, ensuring compliance with APQP, PPAP/FAI, customer requirements, and industry standards.
• Conduct supplier audits, assess risks, and drive corrective action plans to closure.
• Monitor supplier quality deliverables, project milestones, certifications, and deviations.
• Manage supplier changes and ensure proper validation before implementation.
• Support component reviews and ensure suppliers understand technical specifications and quality requirements.
• Coordinate prototype and production readiness activities, including inspections, control plans, and process validations.
• Review, approve, and maintain PPAP/FAI documentation and sample submissions.
• Partner with Purchasing, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to mitigate risks and ensure smooth handover to serial production.
• Drive supplier performance improvement through scorecards, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support plants with supplier-related quality issues during launch and early production phases.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a similar role within the automotive industry or a Tier 1 supplier.
• Understanding of APQP, PPAP and/or FAI methodologies
• Ability to read engineering drawings and interpret GD&T requirements.
• Knowledge of quality tools, measurement systems analysis (MSA), statistical methods, and root cause problem-solving techniques.
• Experience with supplier audits, quality planning, and production process validation is highly desirable.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence suppliers and cross-functional teams.
• Fluent English and willingness to travel to supplier locations when required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Employment stability.
• Private Life Insurance and Healthcare.
• Other Social Services (e.g. Multisport).
• Hybrid working arrangement (3 days in the office/week)

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.