AME Regional Project Manager

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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 @LearCorporation

 
Position Overview

The role is a member of the Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (AME) team supporting the JIT Seating Operations project in the Middle East for a new project and launch.

Working within the AME team, the role will focus specifically on the industrialization of two projects, ensuring delivery of the complete project to a successful conclusion. The position is primarily responsible for equipment definition and procurement, installation and commissioning activities, project management, and facility and layout development, through to plant setup, SOP, and successful launch.

Scope of the role:

Plant Equipment & Purchasing Support

• AME Process Engineering & Management (Process development / MOST Analysis / Plant design)
• AME Industrial facility Design / CAD / Manufacturing Engineering Design (CAD layouts / CAD plant process / Logistics development)
• Define and maintain detailed equipment and facility lists
• Develop and review equipment specifications in line with process and product requirements
• Participate in equipment supplier selection meetings with Central Purchasing
• Support the equipment purchasing process, including supplier selection and purchase order (PO) release
• Lead and participate in equipment supplier progress meetings
• Provide technical support and follow‑up with suppliers to ensure on‑time delivery
• Conduct and support PFMEA / DFMEA activities for manufacturing equipment
• Knowledge on inbound / outbound Logistical system design including Packaging design, Kanban systems, Lead time and broadcast window analysis and design of delivery systems with the customer.

Project Management

• Manage assigned project activities to ensure alignment with customer and internal milestones
• Support PAR (Project Approval Request) activities and process book updates/revisions
• Develop, update, and manage timing plans to ensure adherence to all project milestones
• Prepare and participate in Internal Launch Readiness Reviews
• Track risks, actions, and open issues through to resolution

Facilities Development Support

• Support architectural and building layout development in cooperation with the Facilities Department
• Provide input from an equipment, installation, and material flow perspective
• Ensure facility layouts support efficient manufacturing processes, ergonomics, and future scalability

Key skills and Qualifications:

• Proven experience in Just‑In‑Time (JIT) manufacturing environments, preferably within the automotive industry
• Proven experience in factory setup projects (greenfield investments), including equipment selection, installation, building layout support and facility‑related activities
• Strong project management experience, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and stakeholders
• Very good knowledge and practical application of Lean Manufacturing principles and tools
• Hands‑on experience with installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting of industrial manufacturing equipment
• Willingness and flexibility to travel frequently within the role
• Fluent English, both verbal and written

• Proficient in AutoCAD, Microsoft Project, and MS Office tools

• Knowledge in Ergonomic plant design

What We Offer

• 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