Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE)

Location: Lear Headquarters – Gruagliasco, Italy

Function: Quality

Reports To: Supplier Quality Manager (SQM)

This role is based at Lear Corporation Headquarters in Gruagliasco, the core corporate hub for supplier strategy, engineering coordination, and program launch governance. The Supplier Quality Engineer supports Lear’s European and global operations by ensuring strong supplier quality performance across the supply base.

The role focuses on APQP deployment, launch readiness, supplier development, and risk prevention, working directly with suppliers producing trim covers and partnering closely with Lear plants, Purchasing, and Engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead supplier APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, and Control Plans
• Support program launches and quality gateway reviews
• Conduct supplier audits and drive corrective actions
• Manage performance of key and high-risk suppliers
• Support Lear plants with escalated supplier quality topics
• Monitor supplier scorecards and KPIs
• Support supplier approval and development activities
• Ensure compliance with Lear, customer, and industry standards
• Authority to stop shipments when quality, safety, or compliance is at risk

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Quality, Engineering, or related field
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Manufacturing or Supplier Quality
• Experience leading quality activities with suppliers (without people management) is preferred, such as:
• Coordinating APQP and launches
• Leading audits and corrective actions
• Driving improvement plans with suppliers
• Managing cross-functional quality topics