Supplier Quality Development Engineer (SQDE)

OPmobility; Lublin; On-site; PLN 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Co-financing of private medical care

Life insurance with capital fund

Subsidized sports cards

Language courses support

Birthday day off

Free on-site parking

Job summary

OPmobility is seeking an experienced Supplier Quality professional to drive APQP/PPAP, supervise supplier development, and coordinate readiness for production launches. You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure quality, delivery, and cost targets are met.

The role requires 3 years in automotive supplier quality, a solid grasp of GD&T, and willingness to travel to suppliers and sites. A competitive benefits package accompanies this opportunity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor9s degree in engineering, manufacturing, technical, or a related field.
• 3 years of experience in Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering, or a similar role within the automotive industry.
• Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, supplier audits, and quality tools.
• Ability to read technical drawings and understand GD&T principles.
• Familiarity with MSA, statistical analysis, and problem-solving methodologies.
• Strong analytical thinking, decision-making, and prioritization skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Quality certifications (CQE, CQA) are considered an advantage.
• Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Support and coordinate supplier quality development activities from prototype phase through PPAP approval and SOP + 6 months.
• Drive APQP and PPAP processes with suppliers, ensuring compliance with quality, cost, and delivery requirements.
• Conduct supplier assessments, process audits, and risk evaluations during sourcing and development phases.
• Monitor supplier performance and implement improvement actions to support quality, delivery, and cost optimization.
• Coordinate supplier readiness for production launch and manage handovers to manufacturing plants.
• Review and validate PPAP documentation, samples, and project quality milestones.
• Identify risks, elevate issues, and drive corrective action plans with cross-functional teams and suppliers.
• Collaborate closely with Purchasing, Engineering, Quality, and Supplier Development teams to ensure successful project execution.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Prioritization

Communication

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor9s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

APQP

PPAP

MSA

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.

Responsibilities

• Support and coordinate supplier quality development activities from prototype phase through PPAP approval and SOP + 6 months.
• Drive APQP and PPAP processes with suppliers, ensuring compliance with quality, cost, and delivery requirements.
• Conduct supplier assessments, process audits, and risk evaluations during sourcing and development phases.
• Monitor supplier performance and implement improvement actions to support quality, delivery, and cost optimization.
• Coordinate supplier readiness for production launch and manage handovers to manufacturing plants.
• Review and validate PPAP documentation, samples, and project quality milestones.
• Identify risks, elevate issues, and drive corrective action plans with cross-functional teams and suppliers.
• Collaborate closely with Purchasing, Engineering, Quality, and Supplier Development teams to ensure successful project execution.

Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, technical, or a related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering, or a similar role within the automotive industry.
• Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, supplier audits, and quality tools.
• Ability to read technical drawings and understand GD&T principles.
• Familiarity with MSA, statistical analysis, and problem-solving methodologies.
• Strong analytical thinking, decision-making, and prioritization skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Quality certifications (CQE, CQA) are considered an advantage.
• Willingness to travel.

Benefits

• Co-financing of private medical care and life insurance with a capital fund.
• Subsidized sports cards.
• Support for language courses and meal subsidies.
• Extra paid day off in your birthday month.
• Free on-site parking.

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.