Quality Program Engineer

OPmobility; Troy (MI); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

OPmobility in Troy, MI is seeking a Quality Program Engineer (QPE) to ensure quality requirements are met throughout development and launch. The role sits on the Core Development Team, with hybrid work and up to 15% travel to support development, manufacturing, and customer activities.

Ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Engineering, has automotive quality experience, knowledge of AIAG tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA), and strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills to drive launches

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• Experience in automotive quality, product development, manufacturing, or launches.
• Knowledge of AIAG Core Tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, SPC).

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate program quality activities within cross-functional development teams.
• Complete APQP deliverables and support PPAP submissions.
• Facilitate DFMEA/PFMEA activities and special characteristic reviews.
• Develop and maintain quality documentation including control plans and files.
• Analyze trial and manufacturing data to identify process variation and drive corrective actions.
• Support prototype, pre-production and launch activities through SOP.
• Conduct and support internal and external process audits.
• Identify, communicate, and escalate quality risks affecting program success.
• Serve as the primary quality interface for customers and internal stakeholders.
• Coach team members on quality tools, standards, and best practices.

Skills

APQP knowledge

PPAP knowledge

FMEA expertise

Control Plans

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Customer communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

AIAG Core Tools

DFMEA/PFMEA facilitation

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.

Type of Contract: Long-term At-Will

Expected Hiring Date: August 2026

Location: Troy, MI (Hybrid)

Scope: NAO Region

The Quality Program Engineer (QPE) serves as the Quality representative on the Core Development Team and is responsible for ensuring quality requirements are achieved throughout the product development and launch process.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and coordinate program quality activities within cross-functional development teams.
• Complete APQP deliverables and support successful, on-time PPAP submissions.
• Participate in and facilitate DFMEA/PFMEA activities and special characteristic reviews.
• Develop and maintain quality documentation, including control plans and project quality files.
• Analyze trial and manufacturing data to identify process variation and drive corrective actions.
• Support prototype, pre-production, and launch activities through SOP.
• Conduct and support internal and external process audits.
• Identify, communicate, and escale quality risks affecting program success.
• Serve as the primary quality interface for customers and internal stakeholders.
• Coach team members on quality tools, standards, and best practices.
• Participate in engineering change management and program review activities.

Travel up to 15% may be required to support development, manufacturing, and customer activities.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Experience in automotive quality, product development, manufacturing, or launch environments.
• Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, SPC, and other AIAG Core Tools.
• Experience supporting new product launches and cross-functional program teams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, engineering teams, and manufacturing operations.
• Experience working within IATF 16949 or similar automotive quality systems preferred.
• Customer-facing experience with OEMs is a plus.

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.