Automotive Quality Engineer – Process Excellence

Lear Corporation; Chilton Moor; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Lear Sunderland is seeking a Quality Engineer to drive world-class standards across manufacturing operations in the Sunderland site. You will report to the Senior Quality Engineer and lead quality initiatives, solve problems, and support new project launches.

Working with cross-functional teams, you will ensure compliance with IATF16949, ISO standards and customer requirements, maintain documentation, run SPC/MSA studies, and contribute to PPAP/APQP deliverables for new products.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
• 3+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with core quality tools: FMEA, PPAP, APQP, SPC and MSA.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with IATF16949, ISO standards, and customer requirements.
• Maintain and update quality documentation (Control Plans, PFMEA, Process Flow Diagrams).
• Perform and monitor SPC activities for current production and new projects.
• Conduct and maintain MSA studies to validate measurement system accuracy and reliability.
• Analyze SPC/MSA results, identify trends, and lead root-cause investigations.
• Lead structured problem-solving using 8D, DMAIC, and other methodologies.
• 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

Strong communication

Analytical mindset

Continuous improvement

Tools

FMEA

PPAP

APQP

SPC

MSA

Job description

Lear Sunderland is seeking a Quality Engineer to drive world-class standards across manufacturing operations in the Sunderland site. You will report to the Senior Quality Engineer and lead quality initiatives, solve problems, and support new project launches.

Working with cross-functional teams, you will ensure compliance with IATF16949, ISO standards and customer requirements, maintain documentation, run SPC/MSA studies, and contribute to PPAP/APQP deliverables for new products.