Quality Engineer

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

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

Company Overview

Lear, a global automotive technology leader in Seating and E-Systems, enables superior in-vehicle experiences for consumers around the world. Our diverse team of more than 165,000 talented employees in 37 countries is driven by a commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and sustainability. Lear is Making every drive better™ by providing the technology for safer, smarter, and more comfortable journeys. Lear, headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, serves every major automaker in the world and ranks #186 on the Fortune 500. Further information about Lear is available at lear.com, or follow us on Twitter @LearCorporation

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