Quality Manager

Lear Corporation; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Lear For You, part of Lear Corporation, seeks a Quality Manager for Detroit, MI with future relocation to Kentucky. You will lead plant quality activities, drive ISO/IATF compliance, and develop teams to achieve customer requirements and cost targets.

You will oversee audits, control plans, and PFMEA, while collaborating with Operations and Engineering to improve product quality and process efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related technical field.
• Minimum five (5) years of progressive quality leadership experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading quality teams and managing customer-facing quality activities.
• Working knowledge of IATF 16949, Core Tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA), and problem-solving methodologies.
• Strong analytical, communication, presentation, and leadership skills.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications, customer requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and quality data analysis tools.
• Experience implementing Automated Quality Assurance Systems (AQAS), Digital Quality Management Systems (QMS), and Automated Defect Detection technologies in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with product and facility quality launch activities, including APQP execution, PPAP readiness, process audits, and customer quality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute plant quality objectives aligned with customer requirements and business goals.
• Establish, monitor, and improve key quality performance indicators including PPM, customer complaints, internal defects, scrap, and warranty performance.
• Lead quality planning activities for new product launches and engineering changes.
• Serve as the facility Management Representative and champion compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 14001, customer-specific requirements, and Lear standards.
• Maintain the effectiveness of the Quality Management System through audits, corrective actions, and management review processes.
• Lead internal, external, and customer audits and ensure timely closure of findings.
• Ensure control plans, PFMEAs, work instructions, and other quality documentation remain current and effective.
• Analyze statistical data and process capability information to identify improvement opportunities and reduce variation.
• Collaborate with Operations and Engineering to improve product quality, process efficiency, and cost performance.
• Lead structured problem-solving activities utilizing methodologies such as 8D, 5-Why, Fishbone, SPC, and Six Sigma principles.
• Coordinate training activities related to quality systems, customer requirements, and problem-solving methodologies.
• Lead, coach, and develop Quality Supervisors, Engineers, Technicians, and Inspectors to achieve department goals
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Quality leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Manufacturing experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Quality/Manufacturing

Tools

APQP

PPAP

FMEA

SPC

MSA

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?

Quality Manager Detroit Sta / Kentucky Perm Long Term

Location Notice

This role will be located in Detroit, MI through 2027 for training and prototype support. The position will transition to Kentucky in Q1 2028 for permanent placement.

As a member of the Quality team, the Quality Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining quality systems that ensure the production of products meeting customer, regulatory, and Lear requirements. This position provides leadership for plant quality activities, ensures compliance with IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 standards, and serves as the primary customer quality representative for the facility.

The Role:

Your work will include, but not be limited to:

• Develop and execute plant quality objectives aligned with customer requirements and business goals.
• Establish, monitor, and improve key quality performance indicators including PPM, customer complaints, internal defects, scrap, and warranty performance.
• Lead quality planning activities for new product launches and engineering changes.
• Serve as the facility Management Representative and champion compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 14001, customer-specific requirements, and Lear standards.
• Maintain the effectiveness of the Quality Management System through audits, corrective actions, and management review processes.
• Lead internal, external, and customer audits and ensure timely closure of findings.
• Ensure control plans, PFMEAs, work instructions, and other quality documentation remain current and effective.
• Analyze statistical data and process capability information to identify improvement opportunities and reduce variation.
• Collaborate with Operations and Engineering to improve product quality, process efficiency, and cost performance.
• Lead structured problem-solving activities utilizing methodologies such as 8D, 5-Why, Fishbone, SPC, and Six Sigma principles.
• Coordinate training activities related to quality systems, customer requirements, and problem-solving methodologies.
• Lead, coach, and develop Quality Supervisors, Engineers, Technicians, and Inspectors to achieve department goals
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Your Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related technical field.
• Minimum five (5) years of progressive quality leadership experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading quality teams and managing customer-facing quality activities.
• Working knowledge of IATF 16949, Core Tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA), and problem-solving methodologies.
• Strong analytical, communication, presentation, and leadership skills.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications, customer requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and quality data analysis tools.
• Experience implementing Automated Quality Assurance Systems (AQAS), Digital Quality Management Systems (QMS), and Automated Defect Detection technologies in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with product and facility quality launch activities, including APQP execution, PPAP readiness, process audits, and customer quality requirements.

Bonus If You Have:

• Tier 1 Automotive seating experience.
• IATF 16949 Lead Auditor certification.
• Experience working directly with OEM customers.
• Knowledge of APIS, quality management software, and statistical analysis tools.
• Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma certification.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lear Corporation is committed to fair, meritbased employment practices and equal opportunity.

We provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law.