Automotive Quality Engineer - PPAP & Process Improvement

Lear Corporation; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Lear Corporation is seeking an experienced Automotive Quality Engineer to lead PPAP submissions and drive quality improvements. You will coordinate with suppliers, manufacturing and engineering to ensure compliance with IATF 16949 and customer requirements, while preparing and reviewing critical APQP documents.

The role emphasizes problem solving (8D, 5 Why, Ishikawa), process capability monitoring, internal and supplier audits, and KPI tracking.

Qualifications

• Experience in automotive quality engineering.
• Knowledge of PPAP, APQP, FMEA, Control Plan, SPC, MSA.
• Understanding of IATF 16949 and automotive customer requirements.
• Experience with root cause analysis and problem-solving tools.
• Good communication skills and customer-facing experience.
• Experience with quality tools and ERP systems

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate PPAP submission process according to customer requirements.
• Prepare, review, and approve PPAP documentation (Control Plans, PFMEA, Process Flow, MSA, capability studies, etc.).
• Ensure compliance with IATF 16949, customer-specific requirements, and AIAG standards.
• Support new product launches and engineering changes.
• Coordinate activities with suppliers, manufacturing, engineering, and customers.
• Analyze quality issues using problem-solving methodologies (8D, 5 Why, Ishikawa).
• Monitor process capability and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Conduct internal audits and support customer audits.
• Track quality KPIs and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Customer orientation

Project coordination

Continuous improvement mindset

Stakeholder management

Tools

PPAP

APQP

FMEA

Control Plan

SPC

MSA

ERP systems

Job description

Lear Corporation is seeking an experienced Automotive Quality Engineer to lead PPAP submissions and drive quality improvements. You will coordinate with suppliers, manufacturing and engineering to ensure compliance with IATF 16949 and customer requirements, while preparing and reviewing critical APQP documents.

The role emphasizes problem solving (8D, 5 Why, Ishikawa), process capability monitoring, internal and supplier audits, and KPI tracking.