Quality Engineer

Lear; Chilton Moor; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company in the UK is hiring for a Quality Engineer at their Sunderland Plant. The role involves ensuring compliance with quality standards, leading initiatives, and solving complex problems while working with cross-functional teams. Candidates should have a solid background in quality engineering, including experience with tools like FMEA, PPAP, and SPC. The company values innovation and offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Opportunity for career growth

A dynamic workplace

Exposure to international projects

Qualifications

• 3+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experienced in core quality tools and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with IATF16949 and ISO standards.
• Maintain and update quality documentation.
• Perform and monitor SPC activities.
• Conduct and maintain MSA studies.
• Lead structured problem-solving initiatives.
• Implement corrective actions for recurring issues.
• Support PPAP submissions.

Skills

Strong communication and collaboration skills

Solid analytical mindset

Experience with FMEA

Experience with PPAP

Experience with APQP

Experience with SPC

Experience with MSA

Knowledge of IATF standards

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Proactive and solution-oriented

Job description

Quality Engineer, Sunderland Plant

Driving the future of automotive. We’re Lear for You.

Company Overview

Due to exciting internal developments and continued business growth, Lear Sunderland is expanding. As we approach an important milestone of 20 years of operations this year, we are proud to continue building on a strong local presence with two plants based at the Sunderland site focused on Seating and Foam manufacture supporting multiple OEMs.

We are hiring across multiple engineering disciplines and are looking for high-potential candidates ready to make a real impact. You’ll have the opportunity to work with multiple global OEMs in an environment that values innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

At Lear Sunderland, we offer genuine career growth, exposure to international projects, and a dynamic workplace where your ideas matter. Located in a well-connected and vibrant region, Lear Sunderland offers an excellent quality of life while being part of a truly global organization.

Position Overview

As a Quality Engineer at Lear, you will play a critical role in ensuring world-class standards across our manufacturing operations. Reporting directly to the Senior Quality Engineer, you will lead quality initiatives, solve complex problems, and support new project launches. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you’ll influence strategic decisions and champion continuous improvement to deliver exceptional results for our customers.

Key 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.

Key skills and Qualifications

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Solid analytical mindset with 3+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experienced in using core quality tools such as FMEA, PPAP, APQP, SPC and MSA.
• Knowledge of IATF standards and problem-solving methodologies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• A proactive, solution-oriented approach with a passion for continuous improvement

Why Lear

We offer a fantastic place to work, opportunity to grow and being part of a company who places its people first.

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