Automotive Quality Engineer: Drive Continuous Improvement

Lear Corporation; Houghton-le-Spring; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Lear Sunderland is seeking a Quality Engineer to drive world-class quality across manufacturing operations. Reporting to the Senior Quality Engineer, you will lead quality initiatives, solve complex problems, and support new project launches with cross-functional teams.

Key activities include ensuring compliance with IATF16949 and ISO standards, maintaining quality documentation, conducting SPC/MSA studies, and guiding root-cause investigations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with FMEA, PPAP, APQP, SPC and MSA.
• Knowledge of IATF standards and problem-solving methodologies.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Proactive, solution-oriented with a passion for continuous improvement.

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.

Skills

Quality engineering

IATF16949

SPC & MSA

PPAP/APQP

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lear Sunderland is seeking a Quality Engineer to drive world-class quality across manufacturing operations. Reporting to the Senior Quality Engineer, you will lead quality initiatives, solve complex problems, and support new project launches with cross-functional teams.

Key activities include ensuring compliance with IATF16949 and ISO standards, maintaining quality documentation, conducting SPC/MSA studies, and guiding root-cause investigations.