Advanced Manufacturing Engineering - IDEA Manager - Execution in Coventry

Company Overview

Lear, a global automotive technology leader in Seating and E-Systems, enables superior in-vehicle experiences for consumers around the world. Lear’s diverse team of 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 189 on the Fortune 500.

Position overview

The AME IDEA Manager – Execution supports the delivery of regional automation projects across EU & Africa JIT, Trim, and Structures plants, ensuring execution aligns with Lear’s AME Roadmap. Reporting to the Senior AME Manager, the role provides SME expertise, leads project execution planning, manages risks, budgets, suppliers, and timelines, and ensures automation solutions are implemented to Lear standards with minimal operational disruption.

Main Missions

• Lead cross functional team consisting of plant, central functions, supplier representatives and program manage IDEA projects in assigned plants.
• Ensure all actions linked with successful implementation of IDEA projects are on track and any delays are understood and communicated to AME, Plant IE manager and plant manager.
• Work in close collaboration with Leadership teams from Central AME, Operations and Program Management.
• Cooperate with Lear internal integrator WIP & CoE Equipment team on definition of standards, improvements and optimizations of equipment and tools as lead SME for Lear Bond technology.
• Identify potential automated solutions which are suitable for JIT environment.
• Develop robust business cases from a technical / cost perspective prior to presentation to Senior Management.
• Lessons Learned / Best practices sharing with AME team to ensure knowledge and experience is transferred to all plants within the group.
• Coach regional team members and share knowledge of technology domains within area of expertise.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant HSE legislation and local policies and procedures.
• Strive to be at the forefront of technological advancements within their domain.
• Participate in discussions with key stakeholders in relation to project feasibility, strategic implementation planning, cost and timing of AME projects.
• Support for Operations by reporting regarding status of AME tasks & standards, IDEA project status, opened points and potential risks.
• Supervise AME activities & IDEA projects in assigned plants.

Key Skills and Qualifications

Required Qualifications / Skills

• Program management skills and experience as essential requirement.
• Experience in a Manufacturing Engineering role.
• Expert knowledge in at least one of the following fields: welding, maintenance, robotics, automation, EOL systems, project management.
• Experience in supporting execution of multiple advanced manufacturing projects into operational environment.
• Strong analytical skills / problem solving skills with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated experience of critically assessing business case proposals linked to ROI.
• Demonstrates clear understanding of ergonomic requirements with ability to provide solutions to problems.
• Showcases expert understanding of LEAR associated AME Controls / IT systems.
• Expert level of Microsoft Office including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Willingness and flexibility to travel within the role.
• Ensures a safe working environment, follow, support, and maintain working practices, comply with all relevant HSE legislation and local policies and procedures.

Advantageous Qualifications / Work Experience

• Experience of working in the deployment of AME projects across multiple countries / facilities.
• Understanding of CE certification requirements.
• Active usage of AI solution in professional environment.
• University Degree ascertained in Mechanical / Industrial Engineering or comparable discipline.
• 5+ years’ work experience in a related field or position.
• Fluency in English language both written and verbal.

Why Lear

We offer a fantastic place to work that embraces diversity, opportunities for growth and the chance to be part of a company that puts its people first.

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary.
• 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.