Quality Engineer

Sunderland - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 8 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Quality Engineer Sunderland Plant

Driving the future of automotive. Were Lear for You.

Company Overview

Lear a global automotive technology leader in Seating and E-Systems enables superior in-vehicle experiences for consumers around the world. Our diverse team of more than 165000 talented employees in 37 countries is driven by a commitment to innovation operational excellence and sustainability. Lear is Making every drive better by providing the technology for safer smarter and more comfortable journeys. Lear headquartered in Southfield Michigan serves every major automaker in the world and ranks #186 on the Fortune 500. Further information about Lear is available at or follow us on Twitter @LearCorporation

Due to exciting internal developments and continued business growth Lear Sunderland is expanding. As we approach an important milestone of 20 years of operations this year we are proud to continue building on a strong local presence with two plants based at the Sunderland site focused on Seating and Foam manufacture supporting multiple OEMs.

We are hiring across multiple engineering disciplines and are looking for high-potential candidates ready to make a real impact. Youll have the opportunity to work with multiple global OEMs in an environment that values innovation teamwork and continuous improvement.

At Lear Sunderland we offer genuine career growth exposure to international projects and a dynamic workplace where your ideas matter. Located in a well-connected and vibrant region Lear Sunderland offers an excellent quality of life while being part of a truly global organization.

Position Overview:

As a Quality Engineer at Lear you will play a critical role in ensuring world-class standards across our manufacturing operations. Reporting directly to the Senior Quality Engineer you will lead quality initiatives solve complex problems and support new project launches. Working closely with cross-functional teams youll influence strategic decisions and champion continuous improvement to deliver exceptional results for our customers.

Key Responsibilities:

Ensure compliance with IATF16949 ISO standards and customer-specific requirements.
Maintain and update quality documentation including Control Plans PFMEA and Process Flow Diagrams.
Perform and monitor SPC activities for current production and new project launches.
Conduct and maintain MSA studies to validate measurement system accuracy and reliability.
Analyze SPC/MSA results identify trends and lead root cause investigations for deviations.
Lead structured problem-solving using 8D DMAIC and other methodologies.
Implement corrective and preventive actions to eliminate recurring issues.
Support PPAP submissions and APQP deliverables for new product launches.
Collaborate with suppliers and customers to resolve quality concerns.
Prepare and present quality performance reports to management and drive continuous improvement.

Key skills and Qualifications:

Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Solid analytical mindset with 3 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experienced in using core quality tools such as FMEA PPAP APQP SPC and MSA.
Knowledge of IATF standards and problem-solving methodologies.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
A proactive solution-oriented approach with a passion for continuous improvement

Why Lear

We offer a fantastic place to work opportunity to grow and being part of a company who places its people first.

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

Applicants must submit their resumes for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies or similar will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation

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Quality Engineer Sunderland PlantDriving the future of automotive. Were Lear for You.Company OverviewLear a global automotive technology leader in Seating and E-Systems enables superior in-vehicle experiences for consumers around the world. Our diverse team of more than 165000 talented employees in ...