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Sales Manager

Southfield, MI · On-site

Lear For You We work hard for the people who work for us. We champion our teams. We foster ... Participate in customer meetings, technical reviews, and plant visits as needed * Analyze ...

Lear Corporation

Accounting Specialist

Louisville, KY · On-site

$19 - $25.75/hr

Lear For You We work hard for the people who work for us. We champion our teams. We foster ... Provide weekly scrap reports to Management. * Monitor and facilitate AP functions in the plant.

Lear Corporation

Controls Engineer Manager

Auburn Hills, MI · On-site

$79K - $102K/yr

Lear For You We work hard for the people who work for us. We champion our teams. We foster ... plant performance, safety, quality, cost, and throughput objectives. This role drives capital ...

Lear Corporation

Production Manager

Auburn Hills, MI · On-site

Lear For You We work hard for the people who work for us. We champion our teams. We foster ... Advise plant and senior leadership on operational enhancements, system improvements, and procedural ...

Lear Corporation

Controls Engineer Manager

Auburn Hills, MI · On-site

$79K - $102K/yr

Lear For You We work hard for the people who work for us. We champion our teams. We foster ... plant performance, safety, quality, cost, and throughput objectives. This role drives capital ...

Lear Corporation

Production Manager

Flint, MI · On-site

Lear For You We work hard for the people who work for us. We champion our teams. We foster ... Advise plant and senior leadership on operational enhancements, system improvements, and procedural ...

Lear Corporation

Quality Resident Engineer

Louisville, KY · On-site

$64K - $83K/yr

... plant and Lear assembly plants. They will provide immediate communication of any customer ... customers, top management, public groups, etc. * Ability to apply principles of logical or ...

Lear Corporation

Continuous Improvement Manager

Vance, AL · On-site

$84K - $114K/yr

... We're Lear For You. CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT (CI) MANAGER VANCE, AL Incumbent in this position is primarily responsible for developing CI culture, leading impactful projects to improve plant ...

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What is it like to work at Lear?

Lear is a global automotive technology leader that values innovation, collaboration, and customer satisfaction, fostering a culture of teamwork and continuous improvement.

The company operates with a diverse team structure, comprising various departments and functions, including engineering, manufacturing, and research and development, with a focus on creating a safe and inclusive work environment.

Working at Lear may appeal to candidates who are passionate about the automotive industry, eager to contribute to cutting-edge technology and product development, and motivated by opportunities for professional growth and advancement in a global organization.

What makes Lear an attractive place to work?

Lear is a leading global automotive technology leader, providing innovative solutions for the electrification, connectivity, and autonomous driving of vehicles. The company's workplace is characterized by a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning, with opportunities for employees to work on cutting-edge projects and develop their skills in a dynamic and supportive environment. Joining Lear offers the chance to be part of a global team that is shaping the future of the automotive industry, with opportunities for professional growth, development, and making a meaningful impact on the world.

Do workers at Lear Corporation get paid breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
79% of people say they get paid breaks.
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Does Lear Corporation pay people when they’re sick?

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Based on data from 65 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

At Lear Corporation, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Only some people have separate paid time off for sick days and vacation.
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Is the health insurance from Lear Corporation affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
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Do people get paid time off at Lear Corporation?

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How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 90% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 10% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and October 2025.

Do workers at Lear Corporation worry about hours?

Some people worry about getting enough hours.
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How easy is it for Lear Corporation workers to change shifts?

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Do Lear Corporation managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
71% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
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Do jobs at Lear Corporation spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
22% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
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71% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
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51% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
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Project Launch Manager

Lear Corporation

Southfield, MI • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 25 days ago

Lear Corporation rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 68 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

102nd of 156 rated electronics manufacturers

Job description

Lear For You
We work hard for the people who work for us. We champion our teams. We foster collaboration, inclusion, respect and excellence. What we are trying to say is we want to be more for you.
We are your path to a better career, a better future, and a better you.
Our teams have invented groundbreaking technologies, flawlessly manufactured millions of products and earned a long list of awards. Year after year, we are one of the World's Most Admired Companies.
Our teams are the secret to our success. They are empowered, inventive and inclusive. Passionate about their craft. Driven to succeed. Because we all understand that we must work together to win.
Are you ready for a better career? A better future?
We're Lear For You.
Lear For You
We work hard for the people who work for us. We champion our teams and foster collaboration, inclusion, respect and excellence. Because we want to be more for you.
A path to a better career. A better future.
Our teams have invented groundbreaking technologies, manufactured millions of products and earned a long list of awards. Year after year, we're named one of the World's Most Admired Companies.
They're the secret to our success-empowered, inventive and inclusive. Passionate about their craft. Driven to succeed. Because we win together.
Are you ready for a better career? A better future?
Job Description
As a member of the team, the Project Launch Manager will be responsible for the management and execution of plant infrastructure and capital equipment installation readiness plan, problem solving launch risks and execution risks at the manufacturing plant, and providing plant feedback on change management, launch risks, and execution risks to the platform team with business cases developed to solve these risks.
This person will be based in Southfield, MI, for approximately two years pending the launch of the new Detroit facility.
Responsibilities
Your work will be manufacturing plant-focused, and include, but not be limited to:
  • Own end to end program lifecycle from customer award through launch and post SOP support
  • Co-develop and maintain program plans, timelines, budgets, and risk registers
  • Lead the plant team including engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, purchasing, and finance
  • Serve as the primary plant interface to the customer for program status, escalation, and deliverables
  • Lead production launch planning, including plant readiness and infrastructure, tooling, capacity, and ramp up while meeting all timing milestones within Project file
  • Coordinate pilot builds, PPAP, Run@Rate events, and launch metrics
  • Transition program leadership from development site to plant during launch phase
  • Drive launch issue resolution using structured problem solving and escalation where needed
  • Support system level trade offs between performance, cost, manufacturability, and reliability
  • Support Platform Manager with program financials, including investment tracking, prototype build expenses, and plant infrastructure expenses and ensure budget adherence
  • Lead change management assessments and implementation for the plant team
  • Support platform team as needed with contract compliance and commercial discussions
  • Proactively identify, manage, and escalate technical, schedule, financial, and launch risks
  • Ensure adherence to APQP and IATF requirements
  • Drive lessons learned and continuous improvement across launches

Education Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field

Experience Requirements
  • 8-10 years of program or project management experience, or manufacturing experience in automotive, preferably electronics
  • Experience launching automotive programs
  • Strong understanding of:
    • Automotive development lifecycles (APQP, PPAP, EPC)
    • Manufacturing launch processes
  • Cross functional team leadership
  • Proven ability to manage complex programs
  • Willingness to transition work location from Southfield to Detroit during launch phase

Preferred Requirements
  • Experience with power distribution modules, high current electronics, or EV architectures
  • Exposure to liquid cooled electronic systems
  • Working knowledge of ISO 26262 functional safety
  • OEM customer facing experience (GM, Ford, Stellantis, etc.)
  • PMP or equivalent project management certification
  • Experience working with global teams and suppliers
  • Experience launching electronic control units (ECUs) or power electronics

Equal Opportunity Employer
Lear Corporation is committed to fair, merit-based employment practices and equal opportunity.
We provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law. For assistance during the application process, contact your recruiter directly.
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 country where the position is located. Unsolicited resumes from search firms, employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.
Location Code: 0065

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