Senior Quality Engineer - Automotive Quality & PPAP Expert

LEAR CORPORATION; Farwell (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Lear Corporation in Farwell, MI is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to lead quality activities at the plant, ensuring customer requirements are met and coordinating with internal functions to sustain the QA system. You will drive FMEAs, control plans, and audits to maintain product quality.

The role requires expertise in TS16949/IATF16949, PPAP processes, and strong problem-solving. Occasional travel to customer locations may be required to support quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of automotive supplier requirements (experience in automotive industry).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Six Sigma training preferred.
• Software – Advanced Excel and Access, Basic Word and Outlook.
• 2 years supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with customers and relay needs to internal functions.
• Ensure product quality standards meet customer requirements.
• Develop FMEAs, Control Plans, PPAPs and related documentation.
• Perform PPAPs and internal audits.
• Maintain calibration and inspection systems.

Skills

Automotive quality

TS16949/IATF16949

8D problem solving

MSA/Gage R&R/GD&T

PPAP/PSP

Documentation control

Communication skills

Supervisory experience

Tools

Excel

Access

Word

Outlook

Job description

Lear Corporation in Farwell, MI is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to lead quality activities at the plant, ensuring customer requirements are met and coordinating with internal functions to sustain the QA system. You will drive FMEAs, control plans, and audits to maintain product quality.

The role requires expertise in TS16949/IATF16949, PPAP processes, and strong problem-solving. Occasional travel to customer locations may be required to support quality initiatives.