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Quality Engineer

Lear Corporation
Grand Rapids, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 12/9/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/8/2026

Lear For You


We work hard for the people who work for us. We champion our teams. We foster collaboration, inclusion, respect and excellence. What we are trying to say is we want to be more for you.


We are your path to a better career, a better future, and a better you.


Our teams have invented groundbreaking technologies, flawlessly manufactured millions of products and earned a long list of awards. Year after year, we are one of the World's Most Admired Companies.


Our teams are the secret to our success. They are empowered, inventive and inclusive. Passionate about their craft. Driven to succeed. Because we all understand that we must work together to win.


Are you ready for a better career? A better future?


We're Lear For You.


QUALITY ENGINEER
LEAR PLAINFIELD

As a member of the Lear Plainfield Quality Department, the Quality Engineer will be responsible for:

The Role:
Your work will include, but not be limited to:

  • Executing PPAP Process for components and assemblies on the given time frame and milestones
  • Coordination and steering of supplier PPAP submissions in terms of documentation and hardware
  • Ensuring the quality of submitted documentation by reviewing and analyzing it in detail
  • Applies statistical process control (SPC) methods for analyzing data to evaluate the current process and process changes
  • Strong communication to all stakeholders (internal and external) responsible to align quality requirements and milestones.
  • Upload PPAP submissions in customer systems
  • Internal and external reporting of status and KPI’s
  • Prepares and presents technical and program information to team members and management
  • Directs technical and administrative workers engaged in quality activities
  • Ensures quality conforms to requirements, workmanship standards, work instructions, engineering documents, and thorough testing are used to assess the conformance of the product, and non-conformances are either immediately repaired and re-inspected, or identified and segregated from conforming product
  • Create, analyze, and oversee all internal quality reports for management staff review, including containment process, inspection process, and reverification process.
  • Create Supplier QN’s via Lear SQTS and drive suppliers to timely completion.
  • Advantages of working at Lear:
  • Strong team with all plant related stake holders under one roof
  • Goal-oriented focus on the success of the team, by strong support among the team members

Your Qualifications:
  • 2 – 5 years’ experience in automotive industry, particularly in a metal stamping, welding and assembly environment.
  • Knowledge of auditing processes which guide us per IATF, etc.
  • Structured, problem-solving mindset.
  • Basic knowledge of the GD&T process and testing
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of products
  • Knowledge of capability testing process

Bonus If You Have:
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field
  • Any foreign language written or spoken
  • Detailed knowledge of testing requirements and evaluation process

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


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 United States without sponsorship. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.

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