SITE QUALITY APPRENTICE

OP Mobility; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

OPmobility is seeking a Site Quality Apprentice in Chattanooga to support the successful execution of quality activities across APQP documentation, risk monitoring, and customer milestones in a manufacturing environment.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to collect, analyze, and report validation, launch, and production quality data, preparing reports and dashboards for project reviews. A technical degree plus strong Excel/Power BI skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a technical field such as Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Automotive, or Quality Engineering.
• Familiarity with automotive quality methodologies like APQP, PPAP, and FMEA.
• Strong analytical skills with Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI data visualization.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional coordination abilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate quality deliverables and maintain APQP documentation for customer milestones.
• Monitor quality actions, risks, and project metrics; escalate when needed.
• Prepare quality reports, dashboards, and customer presentation materials.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to collect, analyze, and report validation, launch, and production quality data.
• Drive continuous improvement through data analysis and process standardization.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

Data visualization

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing/Automotive/Quality Engineering

Tools

APQP

PPAP

FMEA

8D problem solving

Job description

SITE QUALITY APPRENTICE

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.

Mission

Contribute to the successful execution of project quality activities by coordinating quality deliverables, monitoring project risks, and driving timely completion of customer and internal quality requirements while developing expertise in automotive quality systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate project quality deliverables and maintain APQP documentation to support customer milestone approvals.
• Monitor quality actions, risks, and project metrics, escalating concerns to the Project Quality Leader when needed.
• Prepare quality reports, dashboards, and customer presentation materials to support project reviews.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to collect, analyze, and report validation, launch, and production quality data.
• Drive improvement initiatives through data analysis, lessons learned, and process standardization.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Automotive, Quality Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Preferred experience in automotive quality methodologies including APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, and basic problem-solving tools (5 Why, Fishbone, 8D).
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and data visualization tools such as Power BI (preferred).
• Excellent communication, organizational, and project coordination skills with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrates initiative, ownership, attention to detail, and a continuous improvement mindset in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

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.