SITE QUALITY TECHNICIAN

OP Mobility · Chattanooga-Tennessee, TN

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Level: Technician
Team: Quality
Industry: Automotive
Posted: Recently

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level quality role at OP Mobility (automotive) in Chattanooga-Tennessee, TN.

Tools it names: SPC, Control plans

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Quality Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $52k–$75k.

Median of the low and high ends of 31 live postings that list pay, out of 554 quality technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

Tennessee plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →

How this role compares

Against 12 other live quality postings in Tennessee.

Skills these teams ask for most

Root cause 54%
Team leadership 46%
✓ SPC 46%
PPAP 31%
Lean 23%
ISO 9001 23%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

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This plant: OP Mobility in Chattanooga-Tennessee

1 other open role at this site.

SITE MANUFACTURING SUPERVISOR- LOGISTICS · Manufacturing · Supervisor

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Responsibilities

Apply paint using various techniques, including spray painting, for rework and internal testing purposes.

Ensure conformance to the Control Plan and established quality procedures.

Support the Quality Lab with parts and materials testing.

Support Metrology with daily SPC checks and destructive testing activities.

Support Engineering and Quality teams with trials and investigations.

Improve relationships and build goodwill with customers.

Support Project Development with new activity launches.

Validate incoming materials (e.g., paints, resins, adhesives).

Perform accurate data entry and maintain documentation.

Learn and apply customer-specific standards and requirements.

Produce detailed reports using collected testing data.

Process and analyze data to support continuous improvement initiatives.

Maintain a clean and organized laboratory environment.

Qualifications

Ability to pass respiratory test and wear respirator for painting periods.

High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Strong quality-oriented mindset; prior quality experience preferred.

Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

Proficient in Microsoft Outlook and basic Microsoft Excel Applications.

Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.

Able to communicate and collaborate at all organizational levels.

Automotive manufacturing experience is strongly preferred.

Knowledge of basic problem-solving techniques.

Solid computer and basic math skills.

Commitment to good housekeeping and maintaining a clean lab environment.

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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.

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Leadership Skills

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.