BU QUALITY METHODS PROFESSIONAL - BATTERY

OP Mobility; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

OPmobility is seeking a Quality Program Engineer - Battery in the NAO region to coordinate project quality activities and serve as the quality representative on the Core Development Team. You will establish quality objectives, manage dashboards, and lead APQP and PPAP deliverables for prototype to first-article production.

The role requires analyzing trial data, driving corrective actions, and coordinating audits and customer interface while traveling about 15%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or equivalent major in Engineering or Business.
• APQP, FMEA, PPAP knowledge and experience.
• Ability to coordinate quality tasks and lead cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project quality related tasks within the Core Development Team.
• Act as the quality representative on the Core Development Team; manage quality objectives and dashboards.
• Lead APQP activities, participate in PPAP submissions, and manage quality files.
• Perform trial data analysis, identify process variations, and initiate corrective actions.
• Coordinate internal and external pre-production audits and manage customer interfaces.

Skills

APQP

FMEA

PPAP

Quality leadership

Data analysis

Customer interface

Education

Bachelor or equivalent in Engineering or Business

Tools

Quality tools

Job description

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BU QUALITY METHODS PROFESSIONAL - BATTERY

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.

• Job Title : Quality Program Engineer - Battery
• Type of contract :Long-term At-will
• Expected Hiring Date :Sept 2026
• Scope :NAO Region.

Responsibilities :

• The Quality Program Engineer (QPE) is responsible for coordinating project quality related tasks
• Act as the quality representative as part of the Core Development team
  • Complete APQP Deliverables
  • Assure successful on time Product Part Approval Process (PPAP) submission
  • Represent external and internal customers on the platform
• Work is performed in a fast-paced environment within tight time constraints
• This position would support: Americas C Power Development Team
• Minimal travel will be required: 15% is Typical
• This is a salaried Engineering classification

Responsibility 1: Core Team Quality Leadership

• Serve as the Quality representative on the Core Development Team.
• Establish, coordinate, and manage program-specific quality tasks with the Core Team.
• Define, maintain, and update internal and external project quality objectives, including the Quality Dashboard.

Responsibility 2: APQP, FMEA, and Quality File Management

• Participate in and/or moderate design and process FMEAs.
• Participate in and/or moderate meetings to select Significant/Critical Characteristics (SC/CC) and Key Product/Control Characteristics (KPC/KCC).
• Define and support the project quality file in accordance with internal and external requirements, including control plans for prototypes, pre-serial products, and first serial production.

Responsibility 3: Trial Data Analysis and Corrective Actions

• Analyze data and identify sources of process variation.
• Initiate corrective actions related to tolerances, dimensions, production processes, and other quality concerns.
• Communicate trial activity data and results to the Core Team.

Responsibility 4: Quality Risk Management, Audits, and Customer Interface

• Coordinate and/or perform internal and external pre-production process audits.
• Build and maintain project-related relationships with the appropriate customer representatives.
• Identify, escalla, and communicate quality risks and deviations within the project scope.
• Exercise the authority to stop production and/or program design activities when unacceptable violations or quality risks are identified.
• Coach and guide Core Team members on the use of quality tools and product standards.
• Prepare for and participate in INPro, Advanced Product Quality Process, or similar review meetings.
• Represent Quality during the engineering change approval process through SOP.

Integrated Management System:

For everyone out of MACO, Region Leadership Teams and Plant Managers :

Within his/her scope of responsibility, he/she respects the standards and rules in terms of Quality, Safety and Environment contributing to the IMS process management and improvement

For Managers, in addition to previous one::

As a manager, he /she ensures that his/her team is informed and trained about Quality, Safety and Environment requirements and respects the related rules. He/She is accountable for the IMS process management within his perimeter of responsibility

• Within his/her scope of responsibility he/she demonstrates leadership and commitment in respect of the IMS, He/she ensures that standards, processes, procedures, and objectives are updated in line with requirements and opportunely deployed within the organization making available the necessary resources.

Ideal Candidate Profile :

• Bachelor or equivalent major in Engineering or Business

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.