SITE QUALITY SYSTEM PROFESSIONAL
Hungry for challenges? Join a group with innovation at its heart and contribute to the automotive revolution!
OPmobility is a world-leading provider of innovative solutions for a unique, safer and more sustainable mobility experience. Innovation-driven since its creation, the Group develops and produces intelligent exterior systems, customized complex modules, lighting systems, clean energy systems and electrification solutions for all mobility companies. With a €11.4 billion economic revenue in 2023, a global network of 152 plants and 40 R&D centers, OPmobility relies on its 40,300 employees to meet the challenges of transforming mobility.
Our ambition? Provide automakers with cutting-edge equipment and solutions to develop tomorrow’s clean and connected car.
You will play a key role in ensuring the plant’s operational excellence by leading, developing, and continuously improving the Integrated Management System (IMS) in full alignment with divisional standards, customer requirements, and international norms (ISO/TS, IATF…).
Working closely with the HSE Engineer, Plant Management, and Regional/Divisional Quality teams, you will ensure that quality, safety, and environmental processes are embedded, compliant, and constantly evolving to support performance and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
IMS Management & Internal Audits
- Drive and maintain the plant’s IMS as the primary facilitator and internal auditor.
- Ensure that all divisional IMS updates—policies, objectives, methodologies, procedures, and standards—are effectively deployed at plant level in collaboration with the CI team.
- Organize and lead internal audits (system, process, and product) in coordination with the Regional IMS Leader and Division.
- Prepare and support the plant through all external audits, liaising with certification bodies when needed.
- Manage and update all IMS documentation, ensuring proper structure, versioning, and archiving.
- Track nonconformities in the internal audit tool (e‑Solve), drive closure, support root cause analysis, and monitor deadlines.
- Lead the plant’s process reviews and mid‑year/annual Management Reviews, providing system improvement recommendations to Business Unit Quality.
- Oversee the Layered Process Audit (LPA) system and promote its continuous improvement.
- Maintain and enhance the IMS and customer/OEM‑specific documentation systems.
- Provide support to the QRCM process within the plant.
Continuous Improvement & Training
- Train and coach plant teams on quality systems, tools, and methodologies through AE University resources.
- Serve as a Local Trainer for key quality materials developed by the Central Quality Team.
- Partner with the CI department in conducting the Quality Improvement Roadmap Assessments.
- Lead or contribute to continuous improvement initiatives driven by customer needs, production demands, or quality leadership.
- Actively participate in AE Quality programs and corporate quality initiatives.
Quality Record Archiving
- Ensure compliant and efficient archiving of all critical quality records—electronic and paper—according to legal and customer requirements.
- Guarantee traceability of key product and process characteristics to support investigations and demonstrate historical conformity when needed.
Additional Responsibilities
- Maintain and manage access to customer portals for all relevant plant stakeholders.
- Promote and instill a strong Quality Mindset across the plant organization.
Education & Training
- Technical high school diploma or equivalent.
- Basic internal and external quality training.
Technical Knowledge & Skills
- Solid understanding of customer‑specific requirements.
- Familiarity with Automotive Core Tools (FMEA, PPAP, APQP deliverables).
- Strong problem‑solving capabilities.
- Internal Audit competence aligned with IATF 16949:2016 requirements.
- Knowledge of FIEV or VDA 6.3 audit approaches, or LPA systems.
- Basic knowledge of ISO 14001 / ISO 18001 standards.
What Makes This Role Exciting
- You are at the heart of quality and compliance in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
- You collaborate with multiple functions and influence how the plant operates.
- You directly contribute to customer trust, product excellence, and operational performance.
- You continuously develop your expertise through AE University and global Quality networks.
As a responsible company, OPmobility pays particular attention to diversity and equality within its teams and the Group commits to treat all job applications equally.
Greer-South Carolina, SC, US, 29615
Nearest Major Market: Greenville
Nearest Secondary Market: South Carolina