Supplier Quality Engineer (SQA Engineer)

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Job Description

You ensure supplier quality performance and protect production continuity by managing supplier issues, audits, and quality standards. You work within the Quality department and act as a key interface between suppliers, manufacturing, and external partners

Responsibilities

• Lead communication and day-to-day quality management with suppliers and external sorting partners.
• Manage supplier complaints and ensure timely delivery of conforming parts to production.
• Drive corrective and preventive actions in line with IATF 16949, including 8D follow-up.
• Control non-conforming components, including containment, sorting, and escalation activities.
• Review and approve supplier PPAP documentation and quality submissions.
• Perform supplier audits and present findings with clear action plans.
• Develop and maintain incoming inspection instructions and control plans.
• Track quality KPIs, non-quality costs, and chargeback activities related to suppliers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 1+ years of experience in supplier quality, manufacturing quality, or a similar role.
• Working knowledge of IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 quality management standards.
• Hands-on experience with PPAP, FMEA, 8D, MSA, and SPC tools.
• Intermediate or higher English and Slovak languages proficiency and strong skills in MS Office, especially Excel.

Benefits

• Annual salary valorization
• Kaizen reward program
• Transportation contribution
• Employee training and development opportunities
• Flexible working hours
• Multisport card
• Language courses
• On-site wellbeing activities (massages, relaxation room, yoga classes)
• Company canteen
• Theater and cinema tickets
• Free parking

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.