Calendar Management, Chemistry, Communication Skills, Data Management, Embedded Software, Laboratory, Laboratory Management, Laboratory Testing, Metrology, OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer), Organizational Skills, Painted Plastics, Painting (Facilities and Maintenance), People Management, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Control Engineering, Product Control, Quality Assurance Methodology, Quality Management, Research & Development (R&D), Software Development, System Integration (SI), Test & Measurement Equipment, Test Plan/Schedule, Time Management, Writing Skills
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.
Key Responsibilities
Laboratory
- Define and approve test methods (with Plant Quality Manager) to be applied and ensure that all adhere to these standards. Maintain the laboratory scope
- Maintain a local library of OEM specific test and inspection methods
- Perform regular product and process control measurements for serial production and report result with conclusions and recommendations (e.g.: color matching, adhesion tests)
- Perform necessary measurements and testing for new programs
- Distribute, file and archive all the tests reports (data management)
- Maintain orderliness and cleanliness (5S). Ensure safety consciousness in the Laboratory
Measurement and Test Equipment
- Ensure all equipment is calibrated and have acceptable Gauge Reliability and Repeatability Studies. This includes all hard gauges for the final OEM product and color measurement equipment.
- Ensure that equipment available is according to the Customer requirements
- Ensure suitable maintnenance of all support equipment
Requalification of Product
- Where specified according to control plan, manage or conduct periodic re-qualification testing for the life of the product
- Ensure the preservation of Customer Master Samples and specifically the Customer Boundary sample conditions
- Provide measurement and inspection support for Supplier parts (incoming goods inspection) where required
Continuous improvment and training
- Train operators and/or supervisors on specific controls (e.g.: color matching)
- Participates in the Quality Improvement Roadmap improvement and any other plant improvement activity
- Support QRQC process in the plant
Liaison with Suppliers and Customers
- Cooperate closely with Paint and plastic Suppliers and Customers on issues of color matching, new color approval and batch control (Paint-In process)
People Management
- Manage the day to day activities of the laboratory and metrology technicians
- Ensure that Laboratory and Plant Personnel are trained in the relevant Lab measurement and test Methodologies where applicable. Ensure that the Training path is applied
Required Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Engineering degree or equivalent experience
- Laboratory/chemistry experience
Behavioral Competencies
- Self-management, communicative (able to make written and oral presentations)
Technical Skills
- Strong communication skills.
- Problem-solving mindset.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Laboratory inspection, testing methods development
- Laboratory test reporting
- Good planning capabilities (scheduling)
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.