Supplier Quality Development Engineer

Supplier Quality Development Engineer

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.

Employer: OPmobility f/k/a Plastic Omnium Auto Exterior LLC

Job Location: 310 Genoble Road, Greer, SC 29615

Job Type: Full-time, 40 hours a week, Monday - Friday

Responsibilities:

• Manage the improvement of Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) Supplier Quality Performance (product and service) across the assigned perimeter, through effective problem resolution and escalation processes
• Support plant in the reduction of supplier Non-Conformities (NCN), Cost Recovery, and management of poor performing suppliers and crisis.
• Ensure supplier issues are risk managed effectively.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of supplier quality processes, standards and trainings.
• Evaluate (audit) new potential suppliers in accordance with purchasing strategy.
• Contribute to the selection of new suppliers in accordance with quality and purchasing strategy.
• Manage the development and improvement of suppliers.
• Support plants in the reduction of Demerits & CNQ for suppliers.
• Support program management during the launch phase.
• This position requires 55% domestic travel and 5% international travel. Hybrid work from home permitted two (2) days per week.

Requirements:

• At Least a Bachelor's degree (or foreign equivalent degree) in Production Management, Mechanical Engineering or other closely related field and
• Five (5) years of experience as a Supplier Quality Engineer, Quality Engineer or closely related occupation where required experience gained.
• Also requires at least 3 years of experience in the following:
• Experience in Purchasing Quality, Program management, or Operations background within the automotive industry;
• Experience with Injection, Paint, Chromed, Stamped and Bonding processes
• Technical knowledge of purchased automotive commodities including chrome parts, metal parts, injected plastics parts, fasteners, or paint;
• Experience negotiating automotive commodities; and
• Experience with automotive global requirements
• Auditor Certification such as VDA 6.3 or VDA-IAIG Standards
• Language Requirement: Fluent in Spanish

Alternate Requirements:

In lieu of a Bachelor's degree (or foreign equivalent degree) in stated fields and five (5) years of stated experience, the employer will accept a Master's degree in stated fields and three (3) years of stated experience.

To apply, send resume to: Zumra Husanovic. Please reference job title and location.

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.