Manufacturing Quality Engineer

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 For You

we want to be more for you.
A path to a better career. A better future.

Lear For You
We work hard for the people who work for us. We champion our teams and foster collaboration, inclusion, respect and excellence. Because we want to be more for you.
A path to a better career. A better future.
Our teams have invented groundbreaking technologies, manufactured millions of products and earned a long list of awards. Year after year, we're named one of the World's Most Admired Companies.
They're the secret to our success-empowered, inventive and inclusive. Passionate about their craft. Driven to succeed. Because we win together.
Are you ready for a better career? A better future?

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) 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.
  

Requirements

• Experience in automotive quality engineering.
• Strong 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
  

Key Competencies

• Attention to detail
• Analytical thinking
• Customer orientation
• Project coordination
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Strong stakeholder management
  

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.
Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country where the position is located. Unsolicited resumes from search firms, employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.