Quality Engineer

About the Role Join OPmobility as a Quality Engineer responsible for acting as the primary customer contact for all quality topics and for driving structured problem solving across a global organization. You will guide containment, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions, support new product launches, and drive continuous improvement and digitalization within Quality. What You'll Do

• Act as the primary customer contact for all quality-related topics
• Drive structured problem solving using tools such as 8D, 5 Why, A3 and QRQC
• Ensure effective containment, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective actions
• Define and release rework instructions and manage quality alerts when required
• Lead and support customer complaint analysis
• Support new product launches (APQP, PPF, PFMEA, Control Plan, PPAP, Run@Rate)
• Ensure adherence to control plans and conduct process audits (e.g., layered audits, VDA 6.3)
• Monitor and analyze quality KPIs, initiating continuous improvement measures
• Contribute to the reduction of Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) through proactive problem-solving and implementation of corrective actions
• Drive poka-yoke implementation and verification within production processes
• Lead and support quality technicians, ensuring training and a strong quality mindset
• Drives digitalization projects within Quality, with strong data analytics skills and the ability to work with and interpret large datasets What We're Looking For
• Degree in Engineering or a comparable technical qualification (university or technical college)
• Additional certification or training in quality management is an advantage
• Proven experience in Quality, in automotive industry with solid knowledge of ISO 9001/IATF 16949
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make effective decisions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Basic knowledge of core quality methods (FMEA, PPAP, APQP)
• Practical experience with quality tools such as 8D, 5 Why, SPC
• Fluent in German and English
• Proficient in MS Office
• Willingness to travel up to 10%
• Excellent presentations, communication and stakeholder management skills Nice to Have
• Experience with data analytics and interpretation of large datasets
• Experience with digitalization projects within Quality
• Knowledge or experience with VDA 6.3 audits
• International environment experience or cross-cultural collaboration