APQP Engineer
Meknes ES Plant

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Company Overview

Lear, a global automotive technology leader in Seating and E-Systems, enables superior in-vehicle experiences for consumers around the world. Our diverse team of more than 165,000 talented employees in 37 countries is driven by a commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and sustainability. Lear is Making every drive better™ by providing the technology for safer, smarter, and more comfortable journeys. Lear, headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, serves every major automaker in the world and ranks #186 on the Fortune 500. Further information about Lear is available at lear.com, or follow us on Twitter @Lear Corporation

Lear has been operating in Morocco since 2003, offering a wide range of products and demonstrating strong expertise in electrical distribution systems, electronics, surface materials, and seating JIT(Just-in-Time). With its 17 cutting-edge production and engineering sites located in Rabat, Tangier, Kenitra, and Meknes, Lear Morocco has become a major and significant player in the industry employing over 19,000 diverse & talented team members.
Lear Morocco has been certified as a Top Employer for the third consecutive time in recognition of its unwavering commitment to operational excellence, innovation, and fostering supportive work environment.

Position overview:

Reporting directly to the APQP Quality coordinator, our future APQP engineer will have to ensure the smooth running and industrialization of the new wiring projects respecting all customer requirements and automotive standards in terms of quality and time management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the APQP phases and submit PPAP packages during new projects launches, product and process changes following customer requirements.
• Request and track all PPAP approvals, and get the signed PSW’s for new projects and product/process changes.
• Ensure the product validation plan elaboration and follow-up.
• Ensure direct contact with the quality residents at customer sites in order to solve quality issues reported by the customer.
• Create and update the Control Plans and participate in the risk assessment and PFMEA elaboration and updates.
• Ensure the coordination between the customer and the plant team in term of issues, changes, start ups…
• Ensure that all customer requirements and specifications are being correctly deployed.
• Ensure the special characteristics agreements with the customer, and make sure that the multidisciplinary team are clearly aware and deploy them correctly.
• Receive and manage customer complaints (8D, 48h response, Action plan, 8D closure).
• Participate in the new RFQ’s review and submission
• Ensure the customer audits and visits preparation and follow-up.
• Ensure effective collaboration with all teams in order to achieve and maintain the IATF and ISO certifications:

Key skills and Qualifications:

• Bac+5 with a minimum 1 year of experience in the automotive industry
• Good knowledge of quality core tools: APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plan, SPC,…
• Good knowledge of problem solving tools : 8D, ISHIKAWA, 5WHY’s,…
• Good Knowledge of Quality Management systems IATF and ISO standards
• Ability to work in a high-tempo environment and interact with team members over a wide scope of the organization
• Good communication and negotiation skills
• Proficiency in both English & French languages, spoken and written

Why Lear

We offer a fantastic place to work, opportunity to grow and being part of a company who places its people first.

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary,
• Competitive social perks including:
  • Medical insurance
  • Social security benefits,
  • Transportation allowance,
  • Canteen in site
• Paid Vacations
• Flexible working hours,
• Access to Learning and development opportunities
• Opportunities to give back to the community
• Meaningful work that makes a difference in the world

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


Applicants must submit their resumes for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. 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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