Quality Engineer

OPmobility; Spring Hill (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

OPmobility is hiring a Plant Quality Engineer for our Spring Hill, TN site. You will lead quality initiatives across production, PPAP readiness, and customer audits, while strengthening the quality system in line with IATF 16949 requirements.

You will partner with Production, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Customer teams to drive root cause analyses, containment, and continuous improvement, ensuring products meet customer specs and performance targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• Ability to interpret drawings and specs.
• Experience in automotive quality systems preferred.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• IATF 16949 Lead Auditor training a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure products and manufacturing processes meet customer requirements and quality standards.
• Lead root cause investigations, corrective actions, containment activities, and problem-solving using 8D, QRCM, PFMEA, and Control Plans.
• Support new product launches with PFMEA development, Control Plan creation, PPAP submissions, run-at-rate activities, and readiness reviews.
• Conduct audits to ensure IATF 16949 compliance and internal standards.
• Monitor quality performance indicators and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Customer teams to resolve quality concerns.
• Develop, implement, and maintain inspection standards, rework instructions, quality alerts, and process controls.
• Support customer visits, quality reviews, and customer relationship activities.

Skills

APQP/PPAP

PFMEA

8D

Control Plans

Root Cause Analysis

MS Excel

Quality dashboards

KPI reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SPC

MSA

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Quality Engineer

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: Plant Quality Engineer
• Type of Contract: Long-term At-Will
• Expected Hiring Date: October 2026
• Scope: On-Site (Spring Hill, TN)

Responsibilities

• Ensure products and manufacturing processes consistently meet customer requirements, engineering specifications, and applicable quality standards.
• Lead root cause investigations, corrective actions, containment activities, and problem-solving processes using tools such as 8D, QRCM, PFMEA, and Control Plans.
• Support new product launches by participating in PFMEA development, Control Plan creation, PPAP submissions, run-at-rate activities, and manufacturing readiness reviews.
• Conduct process, product, layered, and quality system audits to ensure compliance with IATF 16949 and internal standards.
• Monitor quality performance indicators, including customer PPM, supplier PPM, quality costs, launch performance, and customer complaints.
• Partner with Production, Engineering, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Customer teams to resolve quality concerns and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop, implement, and maintain inspection standards, rework instructions, quality alerts, and process controls.
• Support customer visits, quality reviews, and customer relationship activities to ensure satisfaction and responsiveness.
• Lead and support plant continuous improvement projects focused on reducing defects, scrap, rework, and cost of poor quality.
• Coach, train, and support Quality Technicians while promoting a strong quality culture throughout the facility.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related technical field.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, inspection criteria, and engineering documentation.
• Working knowledge of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, SPC, MSA, 8D, Control Plans, and automotive quality systems.
• Experience in quality assurance, quality control, manufacturing, or process improvement within an automotive or manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel, quality dashboards, Pareto analysis, and KPI reporting tools.
• Experience conducting root cause analysis, corrective actions, audits, and quality investigations.
• Knowledge of automotive quality standards, manufacturing processes, and customer-specific requirements.
• IATF 16949 Lead Auditor training or certification is a plus.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work in a global automotive manufacturing organization.
• Professional development through company training programs and quality certifications.
• Exposure to advanced automotive quality systems, customer interactions, and launch activities.
• Collaborative environment with cross-functional teams supporting innovation and continuous improvement.
• Career growth opportunities within Quality, Engineering, Operations, and Leadership roles.

Why Choose This Position?

This role provides an opportunity to make a direct impact on product quality, customer satisfaction, and manufacturing excellence. You will gain hands‑on experience with automotive quality systems, advanced problem‑solving methodologies, product launches, customer interactions, and continuous improvement initiatives.

As a Plant Quality Engineer, you will work closely with Production, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Customer teams to build a broad understanding of automotive manufacturing operations while developing leadership, technical, and project management skills.

Join a team that values quality, accountability, continuous improvement, and professional growth while contributing to the successful launch and production of industry‑leading automotive products.

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.