Supplier Quality Engineer

Lear Corporation

Based on the results of recent years, our company is one of the largest and most successful employers in Hungary. Our products include: automotive electrical equipment, automotive seating and interior equipment systems. The most important element of our commercial policy is excellent quality, which has made our company one of the most respected suppliers in the automotive industry.

For our location in Kecskemét we are looking for experienced Supplier Quality Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Supplier Audits and Evaluations - Conduct regular audits of new and existing suppliers, assess their capabilities, and evaluate their performance based on KPIs

• Quality Assurance - Monitor supplier quality management systems and ensure compliance with required automotive and industrial standards (e.g., VDA6.3, ISO 9001, IATF 16949)

• Complaint Management (8D Reports) - Initiate and manage quality complaints related to supplied materials, perform root cause analysis, and verify the effectiveness of corrective actions

• New Product Introduction (APQP, PPAP) - Actively participate in new product introduction processes and approve and monitor supplier sampling activities (PPAP / FAI)

• Leading Improvement Projects - Develop underperforming suppliers and optimize their processes to reduce defect rates and improve overall quality performance

• Cross-Functional Collaboration - Maintain close cooperation with internal departments including Purchasing, Quality, Production, and Logistics

• Your Profile

• Bachelor's degree or higher in an engineering or technical field

• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in a manufacturing environment (preferably in the automotive or electronics industry), ideally in Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE)

• Experience in seat manufacturing and/or leather production is considered an advantage

• Fluent English, both written and spoken, due to daily communication with international suppliers. Additional languages (e.g., German) are an advantage

• Strong knowledge of quality tools and methodologies, including 8D, Ishikawa, 5 Why, FMEA, SPC, APQP, and PPAP

• Excellent communication and assertive negotiation skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical mindset

• Confident and professional approach during audits and complaint management

• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally for supplier visits and audits

• Certifications / Licenses

• Driving license preferred

• 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.