Quality Engineer I

Lear Corporation; Arundel; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global automotive technology leader is seeking a Quality Engineer to analyze SPC, manage corrective actions, and ensure compliance with IATF requirements. The role offers opportunities for growth and a supportive work environment. Join a diverse team committed to innovation and excellence.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Social Security Benefits

Transportation Allowance

Canteen on Site

Paid Vacations

Flexible Working Hours

Learning and Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 3 years experience as a quality engineer in manufacturing.
• Proficient in SPC and MSA core tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage SPC and MSA processes within the manufacturing location.
• Lead root cause analysis and document corrective actions.

Skills

Communication

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Tools

Microsoft Office

FMEA

PPAP

APQP

Job description

Country & Work location: Sunderland-UK

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Lear, a global automotive technology leader in Seating and E-Systems, enables superior in-vehicle experiences for consumers around the world. Lear's diverse team of 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 189 on the Fortune 500. Further information about Lear is available at lear.com or on Twitter @LearCorporation.

Position Overview:

Reporting directly to the Senior Quality Engineer, our future Quality Engineer will be responsible for the analysis of SPC, root cause analysis, and the corrective action process arising from the SPC results.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the SPC and MSA process within the manufacturing location.
• Leading the root cause analysis from outcomes of the SPC/MSA process to ensure that the results meet customer and IATF requirements.
• Managing and analyzing the onsite SPC process for current production and new project introduction, and effectively managing the corrective action process directly related to the SPC results.
• Managing and analyzing the internal MSA process and ensuring the corrective actions comply with IATF16949 requirements.
• Communicating the outcome of the SPC and MSA system to the management team.
• Leading root cause analysis and documenting and validating corrective actions.

Key Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong communication and coordination skills
• Proficient in core tools, specifically in MSA and SPC
• Good analytical skills
• Proficient in root cause analysis and problem-solving methodologies
• Experience within a manufacturing environment as a quality engineer for at least 3 years
• Preferably competent in quality tools: FMEA, PPAP, APQP
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Preferably IATF internal auditing or understanding
• Core tools qualification in SPC & MSA

Why Lear

We offer a fantastic place to work, opportunities to grow, and a company that places its people first.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Competitive social perks including:
• Medical insurance
• Social security benefits
• Transportation allowance
• Canteen on site
• Paid Vacations
• Flexible working hours
• Access to Learning and Development opportunities
• Opportunities to give back to the community
• Meaningful work that makes a difference in the world

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Lear Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workplace.

Applicants must submit their resumes via our applicant tracking system. Due to high application volume, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Unsolicited resumes from agencies will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.

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