Quality Manager Jobs in Pendleton, SC (NOW HIRING)

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.

Main Mission: 

   Manages issues and problem solving for internal and external customers.
   Support launch of new products
   Ensures process control
   Contributes to continuous improvement 
   Coach and develop quality mind set within the operational team
Job Responsibilities: 

Quality Problem Solving 
   Ensures that for every quality incident, the right quality tools are applied by the production personnel (through training, coaching, leading). Root cause analysis, action planning, application of containment measures, e.g. quality wall or controlled shipping 
   Is responsible to define and release rework instructions and their application. 
   Where necessary defines a Problem Alert for critical internal and external issues. 
   Participates in regular part rejections analysis with the customer for 0km and Warranty. 
   According to the customer requirements or depending on the quality results, sets-up a quality wall, manages (organizes and trains) the quality wall quality inspectors (also third party) 
   Visits the Customer (internal & external) regularly to establish a long term relationship. 
   Applies and coaches the use of 8D and QRCM in production. Maintains the Customer Quality Fast Response Board and process FMEAs. 

New Product Launch 
   Participates with PQL in the development of PFMEA and the control plan 
   Supports the definition of  limit samples together with the project team for new products  
   Participates with the project team in the poke-yoke definition for the new products, 
   Sets-up limit samples and Problem Alerts and organizes training with the production area leaders. Trains the operators together with production area leader. 
   Contributes to, or, leads the initial sample PPAP submission and Customer run at rate together with the Plant Quality manager. 
   Participates and supports MPM during run @ rate and during all manufacturing readiness operations 
   Develops together with the manufacturing engineering, CI and HSE, the Standard Work (SPS, SWI) for all production processes. 

Process Control (Control Plan Adherence) 
   Check/ Audit that every poke yoke in place is tested by the production team at the start of every shift 
   Check/ Audit that the controls are rigorously respected and escalate in event of non-compliance * Updates and follows up the quality production indicators
   Participates in the daily area production scrap reviews.
   Update, file and archive all documents related to his/her activity
   Takes part through the process auditors in regular (layered) process audits and 5s audits

Continuous Improvement 
   Participates in the Quality Improvement Roadmap activity- as assigned
   Leads or participates in working group as required per customers, production or quality manager
   Contributes to installing preventive actions to avoid internal and customer issues
   Actively support the plant training using the AE University modules
   Actively lead and support LL and DFQ process
   Support QRCM process in the plant

Desired Profile: 

   Technical qualification 3-5 years relevant work experience
   ASQ certification as Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) or Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)

   Experience dealing with demanding customers with regard to quality and delivery (Tier 1 automotive experience a plus)
   Experience in a large manufacturing environment, with a background to problem solving, deployment of industrial standards and best practices
   "Lean" or "Six Sigma" application to products, processes and flows

   Open to new concepts and innovation with application to problem solving (six sigma) and productivity improvement
   Thorough knowledge of quality management systems (QS-9000, ISO/TS16949......)
   Proven record of delivering results
   Good communicator
   Dedication to safety

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.