Supplier Quality Engineer

OPmobility SE; Gliwice; Hybrid; PLN 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday and summer bonus

Employee referral program

Multisport card

Private health insurance (employee + 1

Group life insurance

Job summary

OPmobility SE in Gliwice, Poland, is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to oversee supplier quality programs within the Exterior & Lighting group. The role focuses on APQP/PPAP leadership, validation of part quality, and ensuring on-time launches.

You will drive supplier development, manage PDCA actions, and lead Run@Rate and supplier audits, while collaborating across teams to uphold quality and process excellence. English at upper-intermediate level is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years in automotive Supplier Quality or Program Quality.
• Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, Control Plans, and 8D.
• Experience with supplier development and quality management.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and quality validation.
• Run@Rate experience and supplier audits (VDA 6.3 is a plus).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to influence and challenge suppliers.
• Good communication and teamwork; English upper-intermediate.

Responsibilities

• Lead APQP and PPAP activities with suppliers.
• Ensure on-time PPAP approval and launch readiness.
• Monitor APQP deliverables and project milestones.
• Validate part quality, appearance, and measurement results.
• Drive supplier risk management and corrective actions.
• Manage PDCA action plans with suppliers.
• Lead Run@Rate activities and supplier audits.
• Support build trials, mountability, and packaging validation.
• Ensure effective change management.
• Support continuous improvement and lessons learned.

Skills

APQP/PPAP

FMEA

MSA

Control Plans

Supplier Quality

Run@Rate

Audits

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering

Tools

VDA 6.3

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.

Supplier Quality Engineer is based in our Exterior & Lighting Business Group in Gliwice, Poland.

Responsibilities

• Lead APQP and PPAP activities with suppliers
• Ensure on-time PPAP approval and launch readiness
• Monitor APQP deliverables and project milestones
• Validate part quality, appearance, and measurement results
• Drive supplier risk management and corrective actions
• Manage PDCA action plans with suppliers
• Lead Run@Rate activities and supplier audits
• Support build trials, mountability, and packaging validation
• Ensure effective change management
• Support continuous improvement and lessons learned

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or related field
• 3+ years of experience in automotive Supplier Quality or Program Quality
• Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, Control Plans, and 8D
• Experience with supplier development and quality management
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and quality validation
• Experience with Run@Rate and supplier audits (VDA 6.3 is a plus)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to influence and challenge suppliers
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• English – upper-intermediate

We Offer

• Holiday and summer bonus
• Employee referral program
• Multisport card
• Access to a private health insurance program for the employee and their family (with employee co-payment)
• Group life insurance
• Hybrid work model
• Free parking space

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.