Senior Quality Engineer

Novi Sad

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Company Overview

Lear, a global automotive technology leader in Seating and E-Systems, enables superior in-vehicle experiences for consumers around the world. Our diverse team of more than 165,000 talented employees in 37 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 and ranks #186 on the Fortune 500. Further information about Lear is available at lear.com, or follow us on Twitter @LearCorporation

Lear has been operating in Serbia since 2016, demonstrating strong expertise in electrical distribution. On our location in Novi Sad we are hiring more than 2000 talented employees.

Lear Novi Sad has been certified as a Top Employer for 2022, 2023 and 2024 in recognition of its unwavering commitment to operational excellence, innovation, and fostering supportive work environment.

Position overview: Leading Engineer and key point of contact with Customer for majority of quality related topics, resolving quality claims and ensuring implementation and tracking of all preventive and corrective actions to ensure meeting quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Being key point of contact between Customer and plant related to quality topics
Responsible for internal and Customer claims for his/her area of responsibility together with other Quality Engineers and cross-functional team and managing 8D report
Organization and control of implementation of all corrective and preventive measures defined in 8D report as well as their validation and verification in production process
Organization and coordination of all sorting activities in the plant and at Customer's site and tracking their costs
Regular communication with Customer representatives and Resident Engineers
Performing role of internal expert for all specific customer requirements related to product and process
Participating in validation of production lines
Updating data on Customer portal and Lear internal data system (LQTS)
Coordinating and actively participating in audits/visits performed by Customer related to quality topics and responsible for implementation and tracking all defined measures
Actively participating in all activities related to PFMEA and Control plan together with cross-functional team
Responsible for PPM improvement projects
Support in organizing activities for quality technicians and line inspectors
Analyzing and resolving warranty claims
Training of new Quality Engineers
Active participation in other quality related projects

Key skills and Qualifications:

University degree preferably in technical area
Minimum 2 years of experience on similar job in automotive industry
Advanced knowledge of 8D methodology and Problem Solving Tools
Excellent knowledge of quality tools (APQP. FMEA, MSA, PPAP, SPC)
Good knowledge of IATF 16949 standard
Good understanding of technical drawings
Strong communication skills and proactivity
Advanced English
Good practical knowledge of MS office

Why Lear

We offer a fantastic place to work, opportunity to grow and being part of a company who places its people first.

What We Offer

Competitive Salary
Referral bonus
Organized transportation to the plant
Transportation allowance
Canteen on-site and paid meal allowance
Learning and development opportunities
Minimum 24 vacation days
Gift vouchers for newborn

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

Applicants must submit their resumes for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.