What are the responsibilities and job description for the SITE QUALITY LAB TECHNICIAN position at OPmobility?
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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.
Competency Requirements
Qualifications
Technician certification
Laboratory/chemisty
Experience
Fields of experience: experience with paint and plastic materials, experience in industrial company, 2 to 4 years of experience
Experience in dealing technically with Suppliers and / Or Customers
Technical Competencies
Laboratory inspection, testing methods development
Laboratory test reporting
Good planning capabilities (scheduling)
Equipment maintenance and calibration
Behavioral Competencies
Strong communicator and leader (able to make written and oral presentations)
High commitment to safety
Customer-focused and results-driven
Self management
Missions
In accordance with the customer specification and the plant control plan performs all the required laboratory qualification testing and measurement
Provide PPAP qualification support for new paint and products.
Support production operations with analytical problem solving and technical support.
Support and/or lead the Paint-In process
KPIs
Performance Indicators:
Customer ppm/NCN, Supplier ppm / NCN, Customer PPAP on time, timely measurement and reporting.
Activities
1.0 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.: colour 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.
2.0 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 colour measurement equipment.
Ensure that equipment available is according to the Customer requirements.
Ensure suitable maintenance of all support equipment (Kaercher testing, Ford Bath, Colour Booth, Cross hatch test, chemical storage, stone chip, Faro Arm, CMM).
3.0 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.
4.0 Continuous improvement 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 QRCM process in the plant
5.0 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).
6.0 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.
Maintain the Quality Mindset
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.
Date: Jun 3, 2026
Location:
Anderson-South Carolina, SC, US
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Job Requisition ID: 390059
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.
Competency Requirements
Qualifications
Technician certification
Laboratory/chemisty
Experience
Fields of experience: experience with paint and plastic materials, experience in industrial company, 2 to 4 years of experience
Experience in dealing technically with Suppliers and / Or Customers
Technical Competencies
Laboratory inspection, testing methods development
Laboratory test reporting
Good planning capabilities (scheduling)
Equipment maintenance and calibration
Behavioral Competencies
Strong communicator and leader (able to make written and oral presentations)
High commitment to safety
Customer-focused and results-driven
Self management
Missions
In accordance with the customer specification and the plant control plan performs all the required laboratory qualification testing and measurement
Provide PPAP qualification support for new paint and products.
Support production operations with analytical problem solving and technical support.
Support and/or lead the Paint-In process
KPIs
Performance Indicators:
Customer ppm/NCN, Supplier ppm / NCN, Customer PPAP on time, timely measurement and reporting.
Activities
1.0 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.: colour 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.
2.0 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 colour measurement equipment.
Ensure that equipment available is according to the Customer requirements.
Ensure suitable maintenance of all support equipment (Kaercher testing, Ford Bath, Colour Booth, Cross hatch test, chemical storage, stone chip, Faro Arm, CMM).
3.0 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.
4.0 Continuous improvement 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 QRCM process in the plant
5.0 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).
6.0 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.
Maintain the Quality Mindset
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.
Date: Jun 3, 2026
Location:
Anderson-South Carolina, SC, US
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Job Requisition ID: 390059
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, 401K Plan