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Lear Corporation · 7 hours ago

Advanced Manufacturing Engineer - Thermal Comfort Systems

Southfield, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Lear Corporation is a leading company known for its innovative technologies and commitment to employee success. They are seeking an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer to lead manufacturing process development and execution for Thermal Comfort Systems, focusing on strategy, capital equipment development, and cross-functional collaboration.

AutomotiveManufacturingProduct Design

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead manufacturing engineering activities from feasibility and quoting through production launch and PPAP execution

Own process concept development including cycle time validation, manning, capacity analysis, and line balancing

Develop and manage capital budgets, timing plans, and manufacturing deliverables

Prepare RFQs, evaluate supplier quotations, and support sourcing decisions

Lead procurement and development of capital equipment with a focus on automation including robotics, pallet and transfer systems, vision and sensing systems, and controls interfaces

Lead development of tooling aligned with product GD&T with a robust approach to the methodology for locating and clamping, as well as considerations for poka yoke

Collaborate with product engineering to ensure tolerances, datum schemes, and proper dimensioning support robust design for manufacturing

Coordinate multi-stage design reviews for equipment, tooling, and gauging

Develop APQP deliverables including PFMEA, Control Plans, and Process Flow Diagrams to support PPAP execution and launch readiness

Drive post-launch and post-PPAP process optimization

Serve as primary manufacturing interface with production plants

Qualification

Advanced manufacturing engineeringLean manufacturingAutomationRoboticsGD&T knowledgeProcess developmentCycle time analysisTooling designLeadership skillsCommunication skillsOrganization skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, manufacturing, or industrial engineering

8-10+ years of advanced manufacturing engineering experience

Proven experience leading complex or multi-plant launches from feasibility through PPAP

Strong ability to concept and develop a manufacturing process plan including cycle time analysis, manning, capacity analysis, and financial estimates for equipment and tooling

Proven exposure to automation, robotics, controls, and machine design to work with integrators on proposed equipment to develop and deploy

Strong lean manufacturing background

Expertise in fixture and work-holding design

Experience with automation, material transfer, material handling, and assembly equipment

Strong GD&T and metrology knowledge

Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills

Willingness to travel