Job Description

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Lear, a global automotive technology leader in Seating and E-Systems, enables superior in-vehicle experiences for consumers around the world. Lear’s diverse team of talented employees in 37 countries is driven by a commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and sustainability. Lear is Making every drive better™ by providing the technology for safer, smarter, and more comfortable journeys. Lear, headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, serves every major automaker in the world and ranks 189 on the Fortune 500. Further information about Lear is available at lear.com or on Twitter @LearCorporation.

The Launch Engineer is responsible for leading new program introductions from planning through execution, ensuring seamless coordination across cross‑functional teams. This role drives operational readiness, manages project timelines, and ensures all launch activities meet quality, cost, and delivery targets.

Main Missions:

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  Work closely with stakeholders and provide all necessary data to ensure smooth project execution.
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  Develop the Program/Project schedule, including macro and micro activities.
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  Demonstrate leadership during program launch.
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  Configure the LPMP system for all new program launches.
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  Ensure all assigned tasks in LPMP/profile are completed accurately
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  Collaborate with SSD/CFD teams to address deliverables, tasks, and open issues.
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  Receive and distribute change/launch packages from SSD/client.
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  Track the status of all RFQs and ECNs in the PLM system.
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  Work with TRIM engineers to resolve issues promptly and meet deadlines.
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  Generate ECRs as the starting point for all launch changes.
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  Organize meetings with action plan leaders and update all levels of management on progress.
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  Support program launches and trial waves.
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  Lead pre-production activities with a multidisciplinary team.
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  Ensure delivery of pre-series and all required tools/materials for project launch.
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  Develop the ramp-up plan and manage recruitment for dedicated resources.
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  Define ramp-down and end-of-life plans for projects.
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  Manage project budget and analyze cash impact, excess, and obsolete materials for end-of-life projects.
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  Actively collaborate with all functions to achieve and maintain certifications (IATF/VDA).
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  Monitor compliance with KPIs: cost, deadlines, quality.

To be successful for this role :

• Engineer or equivalent
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  Strong organizational skills with proven ability to plan and track project activities.
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  Minimum 4 years of experience in the automotive industry in a similar role.
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  Solid knowledge of working within cross-functional teams and matrix structures.
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  Successful experience in team management.
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  Proficiency in MS Project.

Language Skills:

• Good communication skills in both French and English

Work Location :

• Menzel Bourguiba, Tunisia Lear Corporation Trim Plant

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Lear Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workplace.

Applicants must submit their resumes for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.