Summary
Join an international automotive engineering organization as a Quality Development Engineer and lead quality activities throughout new product development, from concept and prototyping through launch and ramp-up. You will coordinate APQP and PPAP deliverables, define inspection and testing strategies, manage quality risks, and drive structured corrective actions using established quality methodologies. The role combines cross-functional collaboration, customer interaction, international exposure, and opportunities to contribute to the future of sustainable mobility.
Highlights
Lead quality activities across the full lifecycle of new automotive product development in an international environment. The role offers broad ownership from concept through launch, exposure to advanced mobility technologies, structured professional growth, language learning support, health and insurance benefits, sports subsidies, and a meaningful role in sustainable mobility.
Description
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.
The role of Quality Development Engineer will be based in our location in Lublin, Poland.
Responsibilities
Lead quality activities for new product development projects in compliance with APQP methodology, internal standards, and customer-specific requirements.Coordinate project quality deliverables across all development phases, from concept and prototyping to SOP and ramp-up.Define and maintain Control Plans, inspection strategies, testing requirements, measurement systems, and quality documentation.Coordinate PPAP preparation, validation activities, and customer submissions.Analyze prototype, pre-series, and launch quality issues and drive corrective actions using structured problem-solving methods such as 8D, 5 Why, and Ishikawa.Identify, assess, escalate, and mitigate product and process quality risks in cooperation with cross-functional project teams.Manage customer quality concerns, deviations, and non-conformities while maintaining direct communication with customer quality representatives.
Profile
Degree in mechanical engineering, mechatronics, materials engineering, quality engineering, or a related technical field.Experience in automotive quality, project quality, supplier quality, or manufacturing quality.Good knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plan, MSA, SPC, and structured problem-solving methods.Understanding of ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and customer-specific requirements.Ability to work effectively in international and cross-functional teams.Strong analytical mindset, communication skills, rigor, and ability to influence stakeholders.Fluent English; German or French would be an additional advantage.Willingness to travel, approximately 20-40% depending on project phase.
Benefits
Co-financing of private medical care and life insurance with a capital fund.Subsidized sports cards.Support for language courses and meal subsidies.Extra paid day off in your birthday month.Free on-site parking.
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.
