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Lear Corporation

Quality Resident Engineer

Louisville, KY · On-site

$64K - $83K/yr

QUALITY RESIDENT ENGINEER LOUISVILLE, KY - LOUISVILLE PLANT As a member of the Quality team, the Quality Resident Engineer will provide interface between Lear Plants (Louisville and El Paso) and the ...

Lear Corporation

Quality Resident Engineer

Louisville, KY · On-site

$64K - $83K/yr

QUALITY RESIDENT ENGINEER LOUISVILLE, KY - LOUISVILLE PLANT As a member of the Quality team, the Quality Resident Engineer will provide interface between Lear Plants (Louisville and El Paso) and the ...

Lear Corporation

Quality Resident Engineer

Louisville, KY · On-site

$64K - $83K/yr

QUALITY RESIDENT ENGINEER LOUISVILLE, KY - LOUISVILLE PLANT As a member of the Quality team, the Quality Resident Engineer will provide interface between Lear Plants (Louisville and El Paso) and the ...

MicroVision

Customer Quality Resident Engineer

Orlando, FL · On-site

$67K - $86K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

The operations quality engineer will work on-site with our operations team to provide daily support for quality issues/yield improvements related to MicroVision supplied products. Operations Quality ...

MicroVision

Customer Quality Resident Engineer

Orlando, FL

$67K - $86K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

The operations quality engineer will work on-site with our operations team to provide daily support for quality issues/yield improvements related to MicroVision supplied products. Operations Quality ...

MicroVision

Customer Quality Resident Engineer

Orlando, FL

$67K - $86K/yr

Operations Quality Engineer will also work closely with the Operations to perform IQC and FQC inspections and testing to verify conformance with engineering drawings, specifications, and quality ...

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How much do quality resident engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for quality resident engineer in the United States is $116,743.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $99,000.00 and $126,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a quality resident engineer?

Quality Resident Engineers are professionals who act as on-site representatives between a supplier and a customer, focusing on ensuring that products meet quality standards and requirements. They monitor manufacturing processes, inspect products, address quality issues, and facilitate communication between both parties. Their goal is to quickly resolve quality concerns, prevent defects, and support continuous improvement initiatives. This role is common in industries like automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing where supplier-customer quality collaboration is critical.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a quality resident engineer?

To thrive as a Quality Resident Engineer, you need a solid background in engineering principles, quality management systems, and problem-solving methodologies, often supported by a bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field. Familiarity with tools such as Six Sigma, FMEA, root cause analysis, and proficiency in using quality inspection equipment and software are typically required. Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills help you collaborate effectively with clients, suppliers, and internal teams. These competencies are crucial for ensuring product quality, resolving issues efficiently, and maintaining strong partnerships between manufacturers and customers.

How does a quality resident engineer typically collaborate with both the client and the manufacturing team?

A Quality Resident Engineer serves as a crucial link between the client and the manufacturing team, ensuring that quality standards and client requirements are consistently met. They regularly communicate with clients to address concerns, clarify specifications, and report on quality metrics. On the production floor, they work closely with engineers, operators, and quality assurance staff to identify root causes of issues and implement corrective actions. This dual collaboration helps maintain high product standards and fosters strong client relationships.

What is the difference between Quality Resident Engineer vs Quality Control Engineer?

AspectQuality Resident EngineerQuality Control Engineer
CertificationsPE, CQE, or equivalentCQE, Six Sigma, or equivalent
Work EnvironmentOn-site, overseeing construction qualityLaboratory or site inspections, testing
ResponsibilitiesEnsures construction meets quality standards, reviews plansPerforms inspections, tests materials, identifies defects

While both roles focus on quality assurance, the Quality Resident Engineer primarily oversees construction quality on-site, ensuring compliance with standards and plans. The Quality Control Engineer concentrates on testing materials and inspecting processes to identify defects. Both roles require similar certifications and work environments but differ in scope and daily tasks.

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Infographic showing various Quality Resident Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $116,743 per year, or $56.1 per hour.

Quality Resident Engineer

Lear Corporation

Louisville, KY • On-site

$64K - $83K/yr

Full-time

Posted 17 days ago

Lear Corporation rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 68 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

102nd of 157 rated electronics manufacturers

Job description

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. 

Lear For You

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

A path to a better career. A better future.

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

They're the secret to our success-empowered, inventive and inclusive. Passionate about their craft. Driven to succeed. Because we win together.

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

Job Description

QUALITY RESIDENT ENGINEER

LOUISVILLE, KY - LOUISVILLE PLANT

As a member of the Quality team, the Quality Resident Engineer will provide interface between Lear Plants (Louisville and El Paso) and the customer on issues and new product launches.  They will be the face of Lear and enhance customer satisfaction by serving as a link between the customer plant and Lear assembly plants. They will provide immediate communication of any customer dissatisfactions, looking to minimize them.

Responsibilities

Your work will include, but not be limited to:

  • Ensure proper communication and overall customer satisfaction
  • Link between the customer Plants and Lear assembly plants
  • Provide knowledge and expertise of customer processes to Lear personnel and vice versa
  • Provide issues resolution (8D) to the customer
  • Minimize impact on customer satisfaction and customer ratings of Lear
  • Facilitate communication to address customer concerns and leverage with other customers through the QRE base
  • Support pre-production, launch and production, as required, at customer assembly plants
  • Support warranty and JD Power activities, as required
  • Support visits and meetings at the customer, providing quality / warranty issues, as required
  • Coordinate quality and /or engineering issues that may jeopardize the customer and / or Lear
Your Qualifications
  • 3-5 years' experience working with wiring harnesses
  • Experience working with Automotive OEM customers
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret harness blueprints
  • Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints
  • Ability to write speeches and articles using Microsoft tools
  • Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to OEM customers, top management, public groups, etc.
  • Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems
  • Ability to support and coach problem solving techniques to internal teams in the organization
Bonus If You Have
  • Bilingual (English - Spanish) is a plus
Equal Opportunity Employer

Lear Corporation is committed to fair, meritbased 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.

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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