Principal Application Engineer

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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.

APPLICATION ENGINEER
SOUTHFIELD, MICHIGAN – LEAR EAST CAMPUS/WORLD HEADQUARTERS

As a member of the Connection Systems team, the Application Engineer is responsible to lead customer interaction with onsite customer support. Will support new business, product changes and quality issues. Will lead the engineering activity for assigned programs to ensure that products meet customer and company specifications and that program milestones are achieved.

The Role:

Your work will include, but not be limited to:

Responsible for coordinating and monitoring the engineering process for new products and product changes both internally and at the customer.
Increase existing product usage through new customer applications and vertical integration.
Will typically be responsible for directing a group of support engineers.
Monitor and share VOC (Voice of the Customer) within the Lear organization.

The Hour by Hour Task Breakdown with percentages:

25% Customer interaction
40% Information management - gathering / sharing. (Excel, Power Point)
10% System interaction/processing (Both Lear and Customer)
25% internal meetings and reporting

Your Qualifications:

Experience in Automotive connectors (+5 years)
Ability to represent Lear to the customer.
Frequent travel between office and customer location.
Perform or support customer and internal drawing releases.
Able to support APQP processes for project documentation development and approval
Work within a global team environment.
Must be highly organized
Possess strong leadership skills and the ability to foster a team environment
Have experience working with all management levels within a large organization
Possess strong verbal/written communication skills
Ability to travel globally (est. 1 or 2 times per year)
Proficient with MS office software. Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Bonus If You Have:

Knowledge in WERS (Worldwide Engineering Release System)
Able to use CAD as a design review tool.

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.