INTERNSHIP - Purchasing: Supplier Quality and Process Improvement (M/F)

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.

By adding intelligent functions, lighting & sensors etc and by extending the scope of what is possible in terms of design, OPmobility is making cars safer, smarter and more stylish. Body panels are now packed with technologies that improve the driver experience, safety and vehicle appearance. The result? An elegant car that will, in time, be made largely from bio-sourced or recycled materials.

Our ambition? Provide automakers with cutting-edge equipment and solutions to develop tomorrow’s clean and connected car.

About the Role

Within the Purchasing department, you will participate in managing the quality convergence of purchased parts, both for series production and the MAI1 project. Your mission will be to collect, analyze, and harmonize information related to suppliers and parts, in order to ensure compliance with internal standards, facilitate the work of project teams, and enhance overall procurement performance.

Start date: February 2026 
Duration: 3 months 

Your Main Responsibilities

• Manage the quality convergence of purchased parts on defined projects
• Participate in product and process development as well as the industrialization of parts
• Contribute to the preparation of PPAP dossiers
• Collect, organize, and share best practices and know-how from internal teams
• Ensure the compliance of parts and strengthen procurement performance

About You

• You are pursuing a Master’s degree (Bac+5) in Engineering, specializing in Plastics or Mechanical Engineering
• You have an advanced level of English (B2/C1)
• You have strong skills in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• You have a good understanding of product and process quality
• You have good interpersonal skills and enjoy working in a team
• You demonstrate strong analytical and synthesis skills
• You have good written and oral communication skills
• You are curious, rigorous, and proactive

Location

Sigmatech – Avenue du Bois des Vergnes, 01150 Sainte-Julie (30 km from Lyon, carpooling available)

What We Offer

• Transportation allowance

• Competitive internship stipend (based on education level)

• Access to the company restaurant

• On-site gym and concierge services within the R&D center

As a responsible company, Plastic Omnium pays particular attention to diversity and equality within its teams and the Group commits to treat all job applications equally.