Automotive Quality Engineer: Drive Continuous Improvement

Lear Corporation; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Lear Sunderland is expanding its manufacturing footprint and seeks a Quality Engineer to lead world-class quality initiatives across its seating and foam operations. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, support PPAP/APQP for new launches, and drive continuous improvement to meet stringent customer requirements.

With 3+ years in manufacturing engineering, you will apply tools like FMEA, SPC, and MSA to ensure product quality.

Qualifications

• 3+ years engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Solid understanding of IATF16949 and related quality standards.
• Experience applying core quality tools and problem-solving methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with IATF16949, ISO standards, and customer requirements.
• Maintain quality documentation including Control Plans, PFMEA, and Process Flow Diagrams.
• Perform SPC activities for current production and new launches.
• Conduct MSA studies to validate measurement systems.
• Lead root cause investigations for deviations and drive corrective actions.

Skills

Quality engineer

IATF knowledge

Root cause analysis

8D problem solving

Microsoft Office

Tools

FMEA

PPAP

APQP

SPC

MSA

Job description

Lear Sunderland is expanding its manufacturing footprint and seeks a Quality Engineer to lead world-class quality initiatives across its seating and foam operations. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, support PPAP/APQP for new launches, and drive continuous improvement to meet stringent customer requirements.

With 3+ years in manufacturing engineering, you will apply tools like FMEA, SPC, and MSA to ensure product quality.