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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.
PLANT TECHNICAL MANAGER
FARWELL, MI
As a leader of the Engineering & Maintenance team, the Engineer Manager will be responsible to coordinate and direct the design, planning, construction, maintenance, project management and alteration of processes, equipment, machinery, buildings, and other facilities by performing the following duties personally through subordinate salaried staff and maintenance technicians.
The Role:
Your work will include, but not be limited to:
- Oversee and direct the maintenance staff to achieve machine availability and other production and quality KPIs.
- Provide oversight and intervene as necessary in downtime situations in the plant.
- Oversee the scheduling of technicians and distribution of work in corrective, preventative, and predictive areas.
- Interface with and respond to the management team to correct operational issues and provide solutions to plant deficiencies.
- Manage internal and external resources to install new equipment and execute plant and equipment upgrades.
- Control of all engineering, facility, and maintenance expenses.
- Be an asset in Lear’s automated production transformation.
Advantages of working at Lear in the Engineering group:
- Exposure to executive leadership teams.
- Team collaboration will afford you the opportunity to draw from each other's experience and knowledge and further encourage communication and support.
- Improved business productivity because everyone achieves and enjoys success once a goal is reached, or a project is completed.
Your Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) in technical discipline; five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Familiarity with manufacturing equipment: Hydraulics, pumps, fluid processing, 480 VAC motors and distribution, electrical controls, robots).
- Familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and reliability methods.
- Experience with plant floor operations, TPM, and maintenance management.
- PLC ladder logic familiarity preferred (Rockwell RS Logix family, Siemens Step7 and TIA).
- CAD familiarity preferred: AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or CATIA.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams.
Bonus If You Have:
- Seat foam experience
- Automotive manufacturing experience.
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.
