Establish, monitor, and improve key quality performance indicators including PPM, customer complaints, internal defects, scrap, and warranty performance.
Lead quality planning activities for new product launches and engineering changes.
Serve as the facility Management Representative and champion compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 14001, customer-specific requirements, and Lear standards.
Maintain the effectiveness of the Quality Management System through audits, corrective actions, and management review processes.
Lead internal, external, and customer audits and ensure timely closure of findings.
Ensure control plans, PFMEAs, work instructions, and other quality documentation remain current and effective.
Analyze statistical data and process capability information to identify improvement opportunities and reduce variation.
Collaborate with Operations and Engineering to improve product quality, process efficiency, and cost performance.
Lead structured problem-solving activities utilizing methodologies such as 8D, 5-Why, Fishbone, SPC, and Six Sigma principles.
Coordinate training activities related to quality systems, customer requirements, and problem-solving methodologies.
Lead, coach, and develop Quality Supervisors, Engineers, Technicians, and Inspectors to achieve department goals
Perform other duties as assigned.
Experience Requirements
Your Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related technical field.
Minimum five (5) years of progressive quality leadership experience within a manufacturing environment.
Experience leading quality teams and managing customer-facing quality activities.
Working knowledge of IATF 16949, Core Tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA), and problem-solving methodologies.
Strong analytical, communication, presentation, and leadership skills.
Ability to interpret technical specifications, customer requirements, and regulatory standards.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and quality data analysis tools.
Experience implementing Automated Quality Assurance Systems (AQAS), Digital Quality Management Systems (QMS), and Automated Defect Detection technologies in a manufacturing environment.
Experience with product and facility quality launch activities, including APQP execution, PPAP readiness, process audits, and customer quality requirements.
Bonus If You Have
Tier 1 Automotive seating experience.
IATF 16949 Lead Auditor certification.
Experience working directly with OEM customers.
Knowledge of APIS, quality management software, and statistical analysis tools.
Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma certification.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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.
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 country where the position is located. Unsolicited resumes from search firms, employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.
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Nearest Major Market: Detroit
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