Location: Lear Headquarters – Gruagliasco, Italy
Function: Quality
Reports To: Supplier Quality Manager (SQM)
This role is based at Lear Corporation Headquarters in Gruagliasco, the core corporate hub for supplier strategy, engineering coordination, and program launch governance. The Supplier Quality Engineer supports Lear’s European and global operations by ensuring strong supplier quality performance across the supply base.
The role focuses on APQP deployment, launch readiness, supplier development, and risk prevention, working directly with suppliers producing trim covers and partnering closely with Lear plants, Purchasing, and Engineering.
Key Responsibilities

Lead supplier APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, and Control Plans
Support program launches and quality gateway reviews
Conduct supplier audits and drive corrective actions
Manage performance of key and high-risk suppliers
Support Lear plants with escalated supplier quality topics
Monitor supplier scorecards and KPIs
Support supplier approval and development activities
Ensure compliance with Lear, customer, and industry standards
Authority to stop shipments when quality, safety, or compliance is at risk

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Quality, Engineering, or related field
Minimum 5 years’ experience in Manufacturing or Supplier Quality
Experience leading quality activities with suppliers (without people management) is preferred, such as:

Coordinating APQP and launches
Leading audits and corrective actions
Driving improvement plans with suppliers
Managing cross-functional quality topics


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