SITE QUALITY LEADER (m/f/d)

SITE QUALITY LEADER (m/f/d)

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

• Lead and manage a Quality team.
• Plan resource allocation and organize day-to-day quality operations.
• Support operational teams and maintain a regular presence on the production floor.
• Prepare, coordinate, and conduct internal and external audits.
• Manage and follow up on customer complaints using quality methodologies (e.g., 8D, PDCA).
• Lead customer discussions, participate in customer visits, and travel as required for business purposes.
• Implement Quality requirements and Business Group standards.
• Train, coach, and develop team members.
• Authorize the blocking of parts within production processes and prior to shipment, in coordination with Logistics and Operations.
• Ensure customer satisfaction and drive the continuous improvement of quality KPIs.
• Reduce Cost of Non-Quality (CoNQ).
• Support the achievement of plant objectives in terms of quality, cost, and performance indicators (e.g., PPM, special status).

Profile :

• Higher technical education or an engineering degree, combined with several years of experience in Quality Management, ideally within a manufacturing company in the automotive industry.

• Proven experience in the functional and disciplinary management of teams.

• Experience with plastic components or assembled products would be considered a strong asset.

• Solid knowledge of Quality Management Systems and customer requirements (IATF 16949, VDA, OEM requirements, etc.).

• Strong understanding of quality tools and problem-solving methodologies (Ishikawa, Pareto, SPC, 8D process, etc.).

• Ability to balance strategic vision, team leadership, and a hands-on operational presence on the shop floor.

• Experience in preparing, conducting, and supporting internal and external audits.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) as well as SAP.

• Excellent communication, organizational, coaching, and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Autonomous, structured, and solution-oriented way of working.

• Fluent German and good English skills, both written and spoken.

• Willingness to travel for customer visits, audits, and other business-related activities.

• Why join us ?

• Flexible working hours, collective agreement benefits, and bike leasing.

• Lead a key business function while developing and empowering your team.

• Contribute to business performance improvement and transformation initiatives.

• Join a global leader in the automotive industry.

• Grow your career in an international environment.

• Make a tangible impact on the future success of the site.

• 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.

Date:

• Oct 26, 2026

Location

Bad Rappenau, DE

Job Requisition ID:

391911