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Lear Corporation is the leading Tier 1 automotive supplier serving all of the world's major automotive manufacturers with our world-class automotive seating and automotive electrical products. Our products are developed and produced by a diverse, talented team of more than 165,000 people. With operations in 39 countries, Lear operates in every major automotive manufacturing region in the world. For our globally positioned and successful teams, we are looking for dedicated talents with zest for action and enthusiasm. If you love challenges, want to experience development opportunities unrestrained, and want recognition that pays off, then you've come to the right place with Lear.

QUALITY ENGINEER
DETROIT, MICHIGAN – DETROIT CONNOR STREET PLANT

As a member of the Quality team, the Quality Engineer will be responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction through quick follow up to problems / customer concerns, in-depth root cause analysis and complete feedback. The Quality Engineer will be challenged to coordinate special build events and communicate build concerns to work areas. In this role, you will ensure standard work instructions, control plans & process FMEA address all customer build concerns.

The Role:

Your work will include, but not be limited to:

• Assure that quality documentation on production floor is appropriate, meet requirements set forth on control plan, part prints and IATF 16949/ISO 14001 and assist in the maintenance of the IATF 16949/ISO 14001 systems.
• Perform process audits and take appropriate corrective action / follow up.
• Facilitate use of Statistical Process Control on manufacturing floor. Monitor Quality Gate activities.
• Conduct and direct MSA activities on new gauges or precision equipment.
• Assure that inspectors have the appropriate tools to perform their job.
• Monitor PRR System for customer problems (coordinate responses with Quality Manager & fellow Quality team members).
• Coordinate seat replacement and pickup requirements.
• Communicate daily with customers (phone or visit).

• Continuously review process to look for process improvement activities.
• Review Scrap data to evaluate necessary corrective action.
• Coordinate seat replacement and pickup requirements.
• Determining quality improvement factors.
• Preparing reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data.

Advantages of working at Lear in the Quality group:

• Develop professional skills and expertise through innovation through inspiration. Lear’s leading role as a global automotive technology company encompasses more than products and processes as we know that people drive our success and have proven to be our most important asset at every Lear location.

Your Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s (4-year) degree; or equivalent related experience.
• Excellent written / verbal communication skills.
• Great understanding of statistics, problem solving, manufacturing processes, and computer experience.
• It is the responsibility of the Quality Engineer to take appropriate action and to effectively communicate where necessary and observations which may impact Lear’s ability to manufacture a quality product and to achieve an on-time delivery.

Bonus If You Have:

• The ability to supervise plant quality personnel during vacation and absence periods of the Quality Supervisor.
• Sufficient at implementing methods to inspect, test and evaluate the reliability of manufacturing processes, products, and production equipment.

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

Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.