Supplier Quality Engineer

The Role

• Support plant production by ensuring all supplier parts meet engineering requirements.
• Manage supplier notification, responsiveness, containment, root cause determination, corrective actions, and closure of supplier quality issues using internal supplier tracking database.
• Track all supplier related costs associated with inadequate quality and/or service; summarize these costs and communicate to the supplier via the debit memo process.
• Receive and inspection process owner which includes supervising Incoming Inspectors and maintaining incoming inspection reports, data and /or records.
• Report monthly supplier performance and quality to management using standardized reports.
• Coordinate with Divisional Supplier Quality, the communication and implementation of formal controlled internal or external staffed containment action.
• Facilitate and supervise all supplier-based sorting and product containment activities.
• Authority and responsibility to stop any process or product delivery in case of a non-conformance of customer expectations, safety, or environmental risks.
• Process the parts on quarantine / SAP return material.
• Expertise in APQP gate Review development process.

Bachelor's degree in engineering or relatable field.

• 2-3 years of prior working experience in a manufacturing plant.
• Competent in quality tools, and process/production control methods such as:
  • APQP
  • Control Plans
  • FMEA
  • GD&T
  • MSA
  • PPAP
  • SPC
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills using 8D methodology:
  • Is-Is Not
  • Fishbone diagram
  • Brainstorming
  • Affinity Diagrams
  • Three legged 5 Why

Lear Corporation is committed to fair, merit-based employment practices and equal opportunity.

We provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law. For assistance during the application process, contact your recruiter directly.

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