SITE QUALITY TECHNICIAN

OPmobility SE; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

OPmobility SE is seeking a Site Quality Technician to support our automotive manufacturing operations in Chattanooga, TN. The role focuses on painting, quality control, data entry, and collaboration with engineering and quality teams to ensure product integrity and process improvements.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, a quality-oriented mindset, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced lab environment while maintaining safety standards and clean workspace.

Qualifications

• Ability to pass respiratory test and wear respirator for painting periods.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong quality-oriented mindset; prior quality experience preferred.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook and basic Microsoft Excel applications.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Able to communicate and collaborate at all organizational levels.
• Automotive manufacturing experience is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of basic problem-solving techniques.
• Solid computer and basic math skills.
• Commitment to good housekeeping and maintaining a clean lab environment.
• Munsell color testing
• Leadership Skills

Responsibilities

• Apply paint using spray painting for rework and internal testing.
• Ensure conformance to the Control Plan and established quality procedures.
• Support the Quality Lab with parts and materials testing.
• Support Metrology with daily SPC checks and destructive testing activities.
• Support Engineering and Quality teams with trials and investigations.
• Improve relationships and build goodwill with customers.
• Validate incoming materials (e.g., paints, resins, adhesives).
• Produce detailed reports using collected testing data.
• Process and analyze data to support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain a clean and organized laboratory environment.
• Learn and apply customer-specific standards and requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Quality mindset

Independent work

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Job description

SITE QUALITY TECHNICIAN

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.

Responsibilities:

Apply paint using various techniques, including spray painting, for rework and internal testing purposes.

Ensure conformance to the Control Plan and established quality procedures.

Support the Quality Lab with parts and materials testing.

Support Metrology with daily SPC checks and destructive testing activities.

Support Engineering and Quality teams with trials and investigations.

Improve relationships and build goodwill with customers.

Support Project Development withnew activitylaunches.

Validate incoming materials (e.g., paints, resins, adhesives).

Performaccuratedata entry andmaintaindocumentation.

Learn and apply customer-specific standards and requirements.

Produce detailed reports using collected testing data.

Process and analyze data to support continuous improvement initiatives.

Maintain a clean and organized laboratory environment.

Qualifications:

Ability to pass respiratorytestand wearrespiratorfor painting periods.

High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Strong quality-oriented mindset; prior quality experience preferred.

Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

Proficient in Microsoft Outlook and basic Microsoft ExcelApplications.

Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.

Able to communicate and collaborate at all organizational levels.

Automotive manufacturing experienceisstronglypreferred.

Knowledge of basic problem-solving techniques.

Solid computer and basic math skills.

Commitment to good housekeeping andmaintaininga clean lab environment.

Munsell color testing

Leadership Skills

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.