Customer Quality Engineer

LEAR CORPORATION; Vigo; Presencial; EUR 42.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

LEAR CORPORATION in Vigo, Spain, seeks an experienced Quality Engineer to ensure product quality from development through production and act as the bridge between internal teams and customer expectations.

You will support program launches, maintain control plans and SPC, manage customer claims with 8D methodology, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with automotive standards. English is required, French a plus.

Formación

• 3+ years of quality engineering experience in manufacturing or automotive settings.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of Core Tools (APQP, PFMEA, SPC, PPAP, MSA) and practical application.
• Experience with customer quality management, including claims handling and 8D.
• English proficiency required; basic French is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Support program quality activities across development and launch phases using APQP.
• Develop and maintain control plans, capability studies (SPC), and gauge validation processes.
• Analyze customer quality requirements and monitor program quality status.
• Manage customer claims using 8D methodology and ensure containment actions.
• Prepare and update customer documentation and manage quality portals.
• Lead problem-solving activities and conduct root cause analysis.
• Perform inspections and measurements based on drawings and specifications.
• Ensure compliance with tolerances, standards and internal quality processes.

Conocimientos

APQP

PFMEA

SPC

PPAP

MSA

8D

Customer quality management

English proficiency

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

You ensure product quality from development through production, acting as the key link between internal teams and customer expectations. You support program launch and ongoing quality performance while maintaining compliance with automotive standards.

Responsibilities

• Support program quality activities using APQP methodology across development and launch phases
• Develop and maintain control plans, capability studies (SPC), and gauge validation processes
• Analyze customer quality requirements and monitor program quality status
• Manage customer claims using 8D methodology and ensure effective containment actions
• Prepare and update customer documentation and manage quality‑related customer portals
• Lead problem‑solving activities and conduct root cause analysis for quality issues
• Perform inspections and measurements based on technical drawings and specifications
• Ensure compliance with required tolerances, standards, and internal quality processes

Experience Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in quality engineering within manufacturing or automotive environments
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent technical field
• Strong knowledge of Core Tools (APQP, PFMEA, SPC, PPAP, MSA) and their practical application
• Experience with customer quality management, including claims handling and 8D methodology
• English proficiency required; familiarity with French is a plus

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lear Corporation is committed to fair, merit‑based employment practices and equal opportunity.

We provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law. For assistance during the application process, contact your recruiter directly.