Quality Engineer

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 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?

Job Description

As a Quality Engineer, you ensure product and process quality throughout the development and manufacturing lifecycle within the automotive industry. You work closely with engineering, manufacturing, and supplier teams to drive quality performance, resolve issues, and support successful product launches.

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Skills

Quality ControlProduction ProcessQuality ImprovementProcess Failure Mode And Effects Analysis (PFMEA)New Product Development

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.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country where the position is located.