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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?
The Role
This role is responsible for the hands-on design, development, and implementation of automation applications across all applicable leather manufacturing processes and material handling systems. The position includes developing plant layouts and floor plans to support automation integration, as well as establishing and maintaining automation standards for manufacturing processes and equipment. The individual will assess and develop maintenance applications related to various automation technologies and lead the preparation of capital expenditure (CapEx) justifications to support automation initiatives. Additionally, the role involves organizing and overseeing the global implementation of automation projects at the plant level, while also assisting in the standardization, updating, and ongoing maintenance of manufacturing equipment.
Job Description
Familiarization with all leather processes within Eagle Ottawa and asses each operation for the possible application of automation to reduce direct labor while maintaining quality, thruput, cost standards.
Create an assessment scale to set prioritization of applying automation.
Develop automation projects concept through implementation inclusive of project scope, base design concept, costing, justification, procurement, supplier management, plant implementation, plant level engineering, maintenance, and operator training.
Ongoing oversight of automation performance.
Upgrades/alterations to adopt to product changes or new programs.
Asses plant engineering and maintenance skill requirements for proper maintenance of automation equipment.
Responsibilities
BS of Mechanical or Manufacturing or Automation
Associate or equivalent work experience in Electrical Controls
Min 5-7 years of experience in an engineering roll supporting Automotive component manufacturing or assembly.
Direct experience with applied Automation, Robot, Co-Bot, Gantry P&P, vision systems.
Direct experience with Automation evaluation/concept to implementation.
Direct experience with equipment and tooling design/development.
Direct experience and proficiency with ACAD programs and design.
Direct experience with PLC and Automation programing
Experience with Business case development/justification
Experience with Automotive Quality systems.
Preferred experience with Global Automotive atmosphere.
Preferred experience with Leather manufacturing, automotive or non-automotive
Preferred experience with Maintenance systems
Proven project manager of manufacturing processes with minimum investments of $5M capex
Open creative/innovative mind set
Ability to work with all levels and functions of a manufacturing organization
Ability to travel Globally as required for research of technologies and program implementation.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Lear Corporation is committed to fair, meritbased 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.
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.
We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals, are encouraged to apply.
