Project Quality Engineer

Project Quality Engineer

Bizerte TCS Plant

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Lear is embarking on an exciting new chapter with the launch of its second plant and first Greenfield manufacturing facility in Bizerte Tunisia part of our Thermal Comfort Systems (TCS) division. This strategic investment marks a significant milestone in Lears growth and ongoing commitment to innovation. We are seeking dynamic forward-thinking talents to take on the challenge of launching and shaping this new plant from the ground up. This is a unique opportunity to drive operational excellence build high-performing teams and make a lasting impact within a global organization.

The Bizerte plant will be at the forefront of thermal comfort innovation producing advanced technologies that enhance vehicle performance sustainability and passenger comfort.

Join Lear on this journey where leadership meets innovation and every drive is made better.

Position overview:

Reporting directly to the Quality Manager our future Project Quality Engineer will have to ensure the smooth running and industrialization of the new wiring projects respecting all customer requirements and automotive standards in terms of quality and time management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the APQP phases and submit PPAP packages during new projects launches product and process changes following customer requirements.
• Request and track all PPAP approvals and get the signed PSWs for new projects and product/process changes.
• Ensure the product validation plan elaboration and follow-up.
• Ensure direct contact with the quality residents at customer sites in order to solve quality issues reported by the customer.
• Create and update the Control Plans and participate in the risk assessment and PFMEA elaboration and updates.
• Ensure the coordination between the customer and the plant team in term of issues changes start ups
• Ensure that all customer requirements and specifications are being correctly deployed.
• Ensure the special characteristics agreements with the customer and make sure that the multidisciplinary team are clearly aware and deploy them correctly.
• Receive and manage customer complaints (8D 48h response Action plan 8D closure).
• Participate in the new RFQs review and submission
• Ensure the customer audits and visits preparation and follow-up.
• Ensure effective collaboration with all teams in order to achieve and maintain the IATF and ISO certifications:

To be successful for this role :

• Engineering degree or equivalent
• More than 3 years of Experience in automotive Industry in a similar position
• Good knowledge of quality core tools: APQP PPAP PFMEA Control Plan SPC
• Good knowledge of problem solving tools : 8D ISHIKAWA 5WHYs
• Good Knowledge of Quality Management systems IATF and ISO standards
• Ability to work in a high-tempo environment and interact with team members over a wide scope of the organization
• Good communication and negotiation skills

Language Skills:

• Good communication skills in both French and English is required

Why Lear

We offer a fantastic place to work that embraces diversity opportunities for growth and the chance to be part of a company that puts its people first.

Work Location :

• Menzel Bourguiba Bizerte

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Lear Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workplace.

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