Supplier Quality Leader

LEAR CORPORATION; Michigan; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global automotive technology leader in Michigan is seeking a dynamic individual to lead the SQA team at their assembly plant. This role involves monitoring supplier performance, managing the complaint process, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. The ideal candidate will have leadership experience in supplier quality within a manufacturing environment, ideally in the automotive sector, and be proficient in English. This position offers various benefits including subsidized meals and bonuses for significant life events.

Benefits

In-house cafeteria

Bonuses for anniversaries, weddings, and childbirth

Voluntary pension savings

MultiSport card

Free coffee, tea, and electrolyte drinks

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in a supplier quality role within manufacturing.
• Background in the automotive industry, especially JIT.
• Proficiency in English; German is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead the SQA team, distributing tasks and setting priorities.
• Monitor supplier performance and manage complaints.
• Oversee incoming material release and inspection systems.

Skills

Leadership experience

Proficiency in English

Knowledge of quality tools

Automotive industry background

Tools

APQP

PPAP

PFMEA

Control Plan

SPC

Job description

Overview

Lear, a global automotive technology leader in Seating and E-Systems, enables superior in-vehicle experiences for consumers around the world. Lear’s diverse team of talented employees in 38 countries is driven by a commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and sustainability. Lear is Making every drive better by providing the technology for safer, smarter, and more comfortable journeys. Lear, headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, serves every major automaker in the world. Further information about Lear is available at lear.com or on Twitter @LearCorporation.

Role

We are looking for a person to lead the SQA function in a dynamic ramp-up environment at our JIT/JIS Complete Seat Assembly Plant in Plavecký Štvrtok. Reporting directly to the Plant Quality Manager, you’ll play a key role in driving supplier performance and quality excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the SQA team, distributing tasks and setting priorities
• Monitor supplier performance and manage the complaint and corrective action process
• Oversee incoming material release and inspection systems (PPAP, serial production)
• Conduct supplier audits if needed and drive improvements in quality and delivery reliability
• Collaborate cross-functionally on new product launches and process documentation
• Handle customer complaints and ensure compliance with internal quality standards

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in supplier quality role within the manufacturing environment
• Background in automotive industry, especially JIT will be a huge asset
• Proficiency in English, spoken and written; German is an advantage
• Willingness to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• Good knowledge of quality core tools: APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plan, SPC and problem solving tools
• Experience with greenfield/ramp-up projects is an advantage

Benefits

• In-house cafeteria / subsidized meals
• Bonuses for anniversaries, weddings, and childbirth
• Voluntary pension savings – 3rd pillar
• MultiSport card
• Free coffee, tea, and electrolyte drinks at the workplace