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Lear Corporation is the leading Tier 1 automotive supplier serving all of the world's major automotive manufacturers with our world-class automotive seating and automotive electrical products. Our products are developed and produced by a diverse, talented team of more than 165,000 people. With operations in 39 countries, Lear operates in every major automotive manufacturing region in the world. For our globally positioned and successful teams, we are looking for dedicated talents with zest for action and enthusiasm. If you love challenges, want to experience development opportunities unrestrained, and want recognition that pays off, then you've come to the right place with Lear.

QUALITY ENGINEER - PPAP COORDINATOR

DETROIT, MI - DETROIT CONNER STREET PLANT

As a member of the Quality team, the Quality Engineer – PPAP Coordinator will be responsible for Supplier PPAP approvals and Customer PPAP submissions.

The Role:

• Your work will include, but not be limited to:
• Supplier PPAP approvals and maintain required supporting documentation, in profile
• Customer PPAP submissions and maintain required supporting documentation, SQMS
• Attend PPAP conference calls and provide plant updates as required
• Maintain Supplier PPAP Bump Chart matrix
• Assist with PTR coordination and assist in preparing proper documentation
• Attend product audit reviews
• Support in capability and Gage R&R studies with quality engineer
• Maintain SQMS matrix on new customer program PPAP status
• Verify SQMS PPAP status for service acceptance
• Print PPAP report out on service as required
• Support the Bump Chart tracking breakpoints for product changes
• Attend weekly PPAP call, provide feedback as needed
• Support scanning the seats (Front row, second row and third row)
• Overlaying with CAD models using Poly works software
• Verify lab requirements are preformed per the required schedule
• Coordinate Assign LPA Assembly Audits and make sure they are completed at plant level
• Update LPA Weekly
• Update Line Side Communication weekly
• Perform IATF Internal Audits as needed
• Work with Program Management to understands scope of EWO changes, supplier PPAP target dates & support EWO breakpoint dates
• communicated break point dates to customer
• Weekly reviews of supplier PPAP’s during launch to support Non- Saleable, Saleable, and Full MRD’s
• Prepare IMDS request and work with all Lear plants PPAP Coordinates to ensure request are completed timely
• Submit IMDS request to Lear PETC, follow up and correct issue No BOM issues, supplier, and part number issues as necessary
• Attend Weekly Bump chart calls with other PPAP Coordinators, Program Managers & BOM Manager
• Report supplier & customer PPAP status updates
• Establish supplier and customer breakpoints and update to latest information
• Review upcoming changes, close completed changes
• Track all ECN and EWO’s
• Completed 2 IPPM/COPQ Kaizen projects per year to drive improvements
• Fill in for Quality Coach as needed
• Weekly call with GM SQE’S, providing PPAP status
• Issue Quality Alerts
• Lead Plant QMS documentation:
• Plant Process updates
• Plant Procedure updates
• Maintain QMS master log for Plant Process / Procedures
• Document change request process

Your Qualifications:

• Minimum of 4 years of quality engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
• Proficient in quality and/or internal audit processes, including process/production control methods (i.e. APQP, PPAP, incoming inspection, etc.)

Bonus If You Have:

• Experience in a JIT manufacturing environment

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.