Senior Quality Engineer: Automotive Quality Leader

LEAR CORPORATION; Michigan; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Lear Corporation in Farwell, MI is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to ensure product quality through customer requirements and robust internal documentation. You will manage FMEAs, control plans, and inspections while coordinating with customer and supplier PPAP activities.

The role requires deep knowledge of TS16949/IATF16949, audit processes, and experience with IFD/ILD testing, GD&T, and SPC. Travel to customer locations may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience in automotive industry and knowledge of automotive supplier requirements.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Six Sigma training preferred.
• Software – Advanced Excel and Access, Basic Word and Outlook.
• 2 years supervisory experience.
• Team-oriented and data-driven approach.
• Expert knowledge of IFD/ILD growth process and ability to teach it.
• Advanced knowledge of MSA, APQP/CP, Gage R&R, GD&T, SPC, and IFD/ILD testing.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of FMEAs, Control Plans, Quality Standards, Packaging Plans, and other documentation.
• Perform SER activities and dimensional/IFD inspections as requested.
• Lead PPAP activities and perform customer/supplier PPAPs.
• Conduct internal audits and train internal auditors.
• Maintain calibration and measurement systems.
• Investigate and close 8D reports with quality teams.
• Coordinate engineering changes between Lear Corporate and Lear Farwell.

Skills

Communication skills

Six Sigma

Data-driven

Team-oriented

Problem solving

Tools

Excel

Access

Word

Outlook

Job description

Lear Corporation in Farwell, MI is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to ensure product quality through customer requirements and robust internal documentation. You will manage FMEAs, control plans, and inspections while coordinating with customer and supplier PPAP activities.

The role requires deep knowledge of TS16949/IATF16949, audit processes, and experience with IFD/ILD testing, GD&T, and SPC. Travel to customer locations may be required.