Quality Engineer
Sunderland Plant
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Company Overview
Position overview:
Reporting directly to the Senior Quality Engineer, our future Quality Engineer will play a key role in ensuring that manufacturing processes meet the highest quality standards. This position is critical to driving a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Ensure that all manufacturing processes operate in compliance with established quality standards.
2. Manage and monitor Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Measurement System Analysis (MSA) within the production site.
3. Act as the primary quality point of contact for assigned programs, ensuring full adherence to customer and internal quality requirements.
4. Lead root cause analysis and implement effective corrective actions for both internal and external product non-conformities.
5. Promote a “right first time” mindset and support the development of a quality-driven culture across teams.
6. Provide regular updates and clear communication on program quality status to the senior quality leadership team.
Key skills and Qualifications:
7. Strong communication and coordination skills
8. Proficient in core tools specifically in measurement system analysis and statistical process control.
9. Good analytical skills.
10. Proficient in root cause analysis and problem-solving methodologies..
11. Worked within a manufacturing environment within a quality engineer role for at least 3 years.
12. Preferably Competent in quality tools: FMEA, PPAP, APQP
13. Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Power point).
14. Preferably IATF internal auditing or understanding.
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
15. Competitive Salary,
16. Competitive social perks including: Medical insurance Social security benefits, Transportation allowance, Canteen in site
17. Paid Vacations
18. Flexible working hours,
19. Access to Learning and development opportunities
20. Opportunities to give back to the community
21. Meaningful work that makes a difference in the world
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