Automotive Quality Engineer: APQP & Process Improvement

Lear; Bardi; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Lear Corporation in Italy is seeking a Quality Engineer to ensure product and process quality throughout the development and manufacturing lifecycle in the automotive industry. You will collaborate with engineering, manufacturing and supplier teams to drive quality performance and support successful product launches.

The role requires 2+ years in automotive QA, strong APQP knowledge, proficiency with FMEA, SPC, 8D and Pareto analysis, and the ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in quality assurance within the automotive industry.
• Strong knowledge of APQP and the main phases of product and process development.
• Proficiency in quality tools including FMEA, SPC, 8D, and Pareto analysis.
• Strong technical knowledge with the ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Fluent written and spoken English and Italian, with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Apply APQP methodologies to support product and process development activities from concept through launch.
• Lead quality planning activities and ensure compliance with customer and internal quality requirements.
• Perform and facilitate FMEA reviews to identify risks and define effective mitigation actions.
• Analyze quality data using SPC, Pareto analysis, and other quality tools to improve process performance.
• Investigate non-conformities and lead structured problem-solving activities using 8D methodology.
• Review technical drawings and specifications to verify product quality requirements and manufacturability.
• Prepare and maintain technical quality documentation, including boundary books, control plans, and inspection records.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives and support customer satisfaction objectives.

Skills

Quality Control

Production Process

Quality Improvement

New Product Development

Tools

FMEA

SPC

8D

Pareto Analysis

APQP

Job description

Lear Corporation in Italy is seeking a Quality Engineer to ensure product and process quality throughout the development and manufacturing lifecycle in the automotive industry. You will collaborate with engineering, manufacturing and supplier teams to drive quality performance and support successful product launches.

The role requires 2+ years in automotive QA, strong APQP knowledge, proficiency with FMEA, SPC, 8D and Pareto analysis, and the ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.