Advanced Quality Engineer
Lear
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Tangier, MA · Posted October 13, 2026
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About the job
Lear For You
We work hard for the people who work for us. We champion our teams and foster collaboration, inclusion, respect and excellence. Because we want to be more for you.
A path to a better career. A better future.
Our teams have invented groundbreaking technologies, manufactured millions of products and earned a long list of awards. Year after year, we’re named one of the World’s Most Admired Companies.
They’re the secret to our success—empowered, inventive and inclusive. Passionate about their craft. Driven to succeed. Because we win together.
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Responsibilities
Lead the Advanced Quality activities related to new projects.
Ensure the submission of the Schedule-A / eAPQP to customer
Follow up, control and submission of Quality APQP deliverables.
Preparation and submission of PPAP package and follow of its approval with the customer.
Ensure development and update of the control plan and audit its execution.
Lead the development of the control methods of special characteristics in SCCAF/ Supplement K.
Manage the Quality validation of prototypes.
Lead the problem solving of internal and external quality issues during prototypes and pre-serial production.
Ensure the follow up of customer scorecard.
Ensure the self-assessment according to customer requirement (Manufacturing Site Assessment, new RFQ…).
Control the implementation of engineering changes and permits.
Participate in the improvement of the Quality Management System.
Support CI activities.
Education Requirements
Education: Engineering/Master’s degree (Bac+5) in Quality, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
Experience Requirements
Preferably with experience in quality of automotive industry.
Knowledge of Quality Management systems IATF 16949 (standards)
Good knowledge of problem-solving tools: ISHIKAWA, 8D, 5WHY, PARETO…
Good knowledge of Quality Core-tools: Control Plan, PFMEA, PPAP, APQP…
Ability to work in a high-tempo environment and interact with team members over a wide scope of organization.
Prior experience working with German OEM is highly preferred.
Languages
Good communication skills.
Proficiency in both English and French.
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.