APQP Engineer

Location: 

Matamoros, COA, MX, 27449

Country/Region:  Mexico
Job Function:  Quality
Requisition ID:  48608
Employment Type:  Salary

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Job Description

 

Monitor the quality system with a preventive approach to validation and strict compliance with design requirements, manufacturing processes and products, as well as engineering activities, program launches, and product transfers, in order to achieve a high level of customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

  • Release tooling and equipment for the entire production line, from pre-assembly operations to post-operation equipment. Applicable from prototype phases through engineering changes.
  • Review and follow up on the PPAP package, conduct customer reviews based on specific requirements, and plan documentation for each phase or engineering change.
  • Request and follow up on PSW and IMDS approvals for components until all are 100% approved.
  • Read and interpret drawings and/or specifications.
  • Perform analyses, CTQs, gauge plans, etc., and complete launch documentation packages.
  • Establish inspection methods and monitor quality performance with the customer throughout the different phases.
  • Maintain and update Lear and customer systems, including Profile, GQTS, CQMS, and SQMS.
  • Define the harness special characteristics based on customer requirements, DFMEA, historical phase data, and update and develop control plans.
  • Define the inspection system for each production line, including self-inspections, progressive inspections, successive inspections, and visual aids.
  • Ensure the proper implementation of all lessons learned during project phases and engineering changes.
  • Comply with assigned activities related to biosafety measures and COVID-19 protocols.
  • Maintain a better organized, orderly, and cleaner work environment through the application of 5S principles.
  • Follow up on IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 9001 activities, and internal and external audits.

Skills

New Product Development
Quality Control
Statistical Process Controls
Production Process
Supplier Quality Management
Quality Improvement
Advanced Product Quality Planning
Process Failure Mode And Effects Analysis (PFMEA)
Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Education Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field.

Experience Requirements

At least 1 year of experience with the APQP process in the automotive wire harness industry.

Certifications / Licenses

Languages

Advanced english level (Bilingual) 

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.

Location Code:  0107