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As a member of the Connection Systems team, the Application Engineer is responsible to lead customer interaction with onsite customer support. They will support new business developments, product changes, and quality issues. They 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:
Actively seek out new project opportunities for Lear in customer applications
Increase existing product usage through new customer applications and vertical integration
Collect customer intelligence and share VOC (Voice of the Customer) within the Lear organization to support the product roadmap
Responsible for coordinating and monitoring the engineering process for new products and product changes both internally and at the customer
Provide onsite technical support to customer engineering & commercial teams to ensure the proper application of Lear products is communicated (technical, timing, validation, etc.)
Review and present component validation plans and reports with the customer
Support issue resolution related to validation, release, part delivery, commercial and program topics
Support RFQ activities by driving the technical deliverables to completion
Will typically be responsible for directing a group of support engineers
Support internal CTO (Cost Technology Optimization) activities for continuous improvement (and vertical integration)
Ability to travel globally (est. 1 or 2 times per year)
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or equivalent
Your Qualifications:
3+ years of experience in Automotive Connectors & Electrical Distribution Systems
Must be able to represent Lear to the customer
Must be able to perform or support customer and internal drawing releases
Must possess strong verbal/written communication skills
Must be able to work within a global team environment accepting feedback with an open mind
Must possess strong leadership skills and the ability to foster a team environment
Must be self-motivated, accountable, able to effectively organize, prioritize and accomplish multiple conflicting tasks with cross-functional teams, make intelligent, timely decisions and solve problems independently
Must be proficient with MS Office software. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams
Bonus If You Have:
Experience in component manufacturing and DFM (Design for Manufacturing)
Proven delivery of full automotive component development cycles
Experience with the design and manufacturing of injection molded plastics and stamped metal
Knowledge of APQP processes for project documentation development and approval
Experience working with all management levels within a large organization
Knowledge in OEM processes/systems
Knowledge of Caresoft/benchmarking tools
Ability to use CAD as a design review tool
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.
Lear Corporation (NYSE: LEA) is a global automotive leader in Seating and E-Systems. The company designs, manufactures, and delivers advanced technologies to the world’s major automakers. Building on more than 100 years of heritage, Lear is the largest U.S.-based automotive supplier, headquartered in Southfield, Michigan. Driven by a commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and sustainability, Lear’s global team of talented employees is shaping the future of mobility by developing solutions that enhance comfort, safety, and efficiency. More information is available at Lear.com.
