Plant Quality Engineer

LEAR CORPORATION; South Carolina; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LEAR CORPORATION is hiring a Plant Quality Engineer in Duncan, South Carolina. This role focuses on executing product and process controls to ensure compliance with quality standards. Responsibilities include leading problem resolution processes, maintaining quality documentation, and supervising quality inspectors. The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 3-10 years of automotive quality experience. Strong communication and coordination skills are essential. Join a diverse workplace committed to quality and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 3-10 years in automotive quality.
• Experience in relevant manufacturing processes and technologies.
• Understanding of practical problem solving tools.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance to production control plans.
• Lead problem resolution using 8D methodology.
• Drive the problem solving process in case of non-conformance.
• Supervise the Manufacturing Process Quality Inspectors.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Coordination skills

Ability to read and interpret drawings

Education

Bachelor degree in Engineering or a technical field

Tools

8D methodology

FMEA

Control Plans

GD&T

MSA

PPAP

SPC

Job description

PLANT QUALITY ENGINEER

DUNCAN, SOUTH CAROLINA – DUNCAN PLANT

The primary focus of the Plant Quality Engineer is executing product and process controls per the control plan in conjunction with the plant’s production team. Lead 8D problem resolution process for internal and external raised concerns which includes close interaction with Customer Quality Engineer on the problem resolution updates. Support customer feedback meetings and weekly internal plant quality report outs.

The Role

Your work will include, but not be limited to:

• Ensure the ongoing compliance to the production control plans including the maintaining the document(s) through the life of the program.
• Confirm the related test/measurement equipment is used properly, calibrated and maintained, including “red rabbits” for Poka Yoke verification.
• Collect, review and react to data collected within the manufacturing process per the control plan. Ensure the update and maintenance of the capability studies (SPC data collection). Supports continuous improvement efforts.
• Responsible for the approval and maintenance of quality documentation on behalf of quality as part of a cross functional team for the production line/cell such as control plans, work instructions, boundary samples, appearance books, rework/inspection instructions, etc.
• Ensures compliance to the containment, rework, and inspection processes for non-conforming product. Leads disposition of non-conforming product and ensures timely disposition.
• Quality lead on problem solving team and for Fast Response System. Responsible for driving the problem solving process including tool use, confirming 8D content and meeting customer and/or internal response time requirement.
• In case of non-conforming product, facilitates the problem solving process with the relevant team.
• Coordinate necessary internal sorting activities
• Resolve quality issues of capability, tolerancing, and materials related issues.
• Resolve quality issues by identifying problems, examining solution options, implementing action plans, and providing resources.
• Perform process capability studies on existing processes. Review and analyze results. Recommend changes to processes based upon findings and perform follow up to verify effectiveness.
• Participate in the modification of Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA).
• Supervises the Manufacturing Process Quality Inspectors/Auditors. Responsible for the inspection/audit process and the output of the inspections/audits.
• Has the authority and the responsibility to stop any process or product delivery in case of a non-conformance of customer expectations, safety or environmental risks.

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Engineering or a technical field from an accredited institution
• 3-10 years in automotive quality
• Strong communication and coordination skills
• Ability to read and interpret drawings to ensure the understanding of the agreed quality parameters and product specific requirements

Bonus If You Have

• Experience in relevant manufacturing processes and technologies
• Understanding of practical problem solving tools using 8D methodology:
  • Is-Is Not
  • Fishbone diagram
  • Brainstorming
  • Affinity Diagrams
  • Three legged 5 Why
• Experience in product, process and Layered Process Audits
• Working knowledge quality tools, and process/production control methods such as:
  • APQP
  • Control Plans
  • FMEA
  • GD&T
  • MSA
  • PPAP
  • SPC

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

Location Code: 0012

Nearest Major Market: Spartanburg

Nearest Secondary Market: South Carolina