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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.

OPmobility Modules develops, assembles and delivers complex, just-in-sequence modules for mass production. World leader, HBPO, now 100% OPmobility, specializes in highly integrated modules, including front-end & cockpit modules, center consoles and charge lid modules. Through new BEVs architectures, it constantly develops new modules with customized solutions.

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

Quality Resident Liaison – (On‑Site at Tesla)

📍 Austin, TX | Full‑Time

Reports to: Quality Manager
Customer: Tesla

Department: Quality

 


About the Role

As a Quality Resident Liaison, you will serve as the front‑line quality representative at Tesla, ensuring our products meet the highest standards of performance, compliance, and customer satisfaction. Operating within a fast‑paced Just‑In‑Time manufacturing environment, you will support production quality, manage containment and audit activities, and act as the critical communication bridge between our plant and the customer.

 

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in customer‑facing environments, excels at problem solving, and is confident working independently on the production floor.

 


Key Responsibilities

Customer-Facing Quality Support

  • Serve as the primary quality interface between our team and Tesla, representing the customer’s voice at all times.
  • Build strong working relationships with Tesla teams through regular communication (minimum 3 touchpoints per shift).
  • Maintain positive, professional relationships that reinforce trust and partnership.

Quality Control & Issue Management

  • Perform buffer inspections, validate sequences, and complete product audits at Tesla’s buffer area. 
  • Identify quality issues early, initiate containment, and establish clean points before customer claims are formally issued. 
  • Support and participate in 8D problem‑solving and troubleshooting activities. 
  • Communicate customer claims promptly, including defect descriptions, images, traceability details, and Tesla‑specific requirements. 

Launch & Continuous Improvement

  • Support product launches and customer trials at the Tesla site. 
  • Understand customer requirements thoroughly and provide feedback that drives benchmarking and internal improvements. 

Reporting & Documentation

  • Complete shift handoff reports and ensure accurate electronic distribution of information. 
  • Prepare daily/weekly concern and non‑conformance reports for both customer and internal teams. 
  • Conduct audits on sequence loads and document findings. 

Cross‑Functional Coordination

  • Collaborate with Logistics/LO as needed (e.g., expediting). 
  • Support plant teams with real‑time insights into customer issues and quality concerns. 

Qualifications

Education

  • Grade 12 / OSSD required.
  • Post‑secondary education in Quality or Technical fields preferred. 

Experience & Skills

  • 3+ years in Quality, Technical, or Liaison roles in manufacturing; Tier‑1 automotive strongly preferred. 
  • Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
  • Effective conflict management and problem‑solving abilities.
  • Hands‑on experience using tools and performing quality inspections.
  • Knowledge of IATF 16949ISO 14001, and Customer Specific Requirements (CSR). 
  • English required; Spanish, German, or French are assets. 

Work Environment & Physical Demands

  • Work is performed on-site at Tesla in a fast‑paced, non‑climate‑controlled environment with changing temperatures. 
  • Extended periods of standing and walking required.
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs, bend, twist, stoop, and reach at multiple heights. 
  • Frequent handling of tools, materials, and inspection equipment.
  • Must maintain strong situational awareness in a noisy, active production area.
  • Flexibility to adjust to schedule changes, work independently, and adapt to shifting production needs.

What Success Looks Like

  • Seamless communication flow between Tesla and our plant
  • Early detection and containment of issues before customer impact
  • Clean, accurate reporting and documentation
  • Strong customer trust and relationship building
  • Zero‑defect mindset and proactive problem solving

Why Join Us

This role places you at the center of customer‑facing quality, giving you unmatched exposure to high‑profile automotive programs and a fast‑growing environment. You’ll play a direct role in protecting the customer, advancing product quality, and strengthening our brand relationship with Tesla.

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

Other facts

Tech stack
Quality Control,Problem Solving,Communication,Conflict Management,Quality Inspections,IATF 16949,ISO 14001,Customer Requirements,Documentation,Collaboration,Continuous Improvement,Customer Support,Audit,Logistics Coordination,Technical Knowledge,Team Building

About OP Mobility

OPmobility is a world leader in sustainable mobility and a technology partner to mobility players worldwide. Driven by innovation since its creation in 1946, the Group is today composed of five complementary business groups that enable it to offer its customers a wide range of solutions: intelligent exterior systems, complex modules, lighting systems, energy storage systems and battery and hydrogen electrification solutions. OPmobility also offers its customers an activity dedicated to the development of software, OPn'Soft.

SOME NUMBERS IN 2024
📍Economic revenue: €11.6bn (+2.8% vs. 2023)
📍Operating margin: €440m (+11.4% vs. 2023)
📍Sustainability :
🔹Improvement of energy efficiency by 22.0% in 2024 vs. 2019 (excluding Lighting)
🔹35 sites equipped with solar panels and wind turbine (+12 in 2024)
🔹OPmobility awarded an “A” rating by CDP for second year in a row

Team size: 10,001+ employees
LinkedIn: Visit
Industry: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
Founding Year: 1946

What you'll do

  • As a Quality Resident Liaison, you will serve as the front-line quality representative at Tesla, ensuring products meet high standards. You will support production quality, manage containment and audit activities, and act as a communication bridge between the plant and the customer.

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