Quality Engineer
Piedras Negras, COA, MX, 26080
Lear For You
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Job Description
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and improve control plans and inspection plans.
- Validate and optimize statistical studies related to processes and critical product characteristics.
- Lead continuous improvement projects focused on reducing and eliminating PPMs.
- Coordinate quality resources and activities related to product and process inspection.
- Lead root cause analysis and problem-solving activities, including customer complaints and corrective/preventive actions.
- Promote a culture of quality and discipline within the Quality Management System.
- Develop and improve acceptance criteria in collaboration with customers and auditors.
- Communicate quality issues effectively across departments and drive resolution efforts.
- Implement and maintain controls that protect the customer and ensure product quality.
- Ensure compliance with quality requirements across all production shifts.
- Monitor and follow up on corrective actions and improvement plans.
- Manage supplier quality development and performance improvement initiatives.
- Administer and control customer-returned material.
- Ensure product quality through robust process controls that prevent defect escapes.
- Support compliance with IATF 16949 requirements and actively participate in the Quality Management System.
- Participate in continuous improvement, safety, environmental, and operational excellence initiatives.
- Exercise authority to stop production, equipment, activities, or processes when a quality, safety, health, or environmental risk is identified.
Experience Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar Quality Engineering role within a manufacturing environment.
- Experience in problem-solving methodologies and root cause analysis.
- Knowledge of Quality Management Systems and continuous improvement practices.
- Experience working with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams.
Education Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or any related field.
Certifications / Licenses
Preferred certifications and training include:
- GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing)
- Six Sigma, Core Tools, IATF.
- APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning)
- Accountability Workshop
Skills
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.