Advanced Manufacturing Engineer II

ADVANCED MANUFACTURING ENGINEER II – SOUTHFIELD, MICHIGAN - WORLD HEADQUARTERS

In addition to Southfield, MI, we are open to hiring for this role in Hammond, IN or Louisville, KY. However, by Q4 2027 or Q1 2028, the selected candidate will be required to relocate to either Louisville, KY or Southfield, MI as part of the long‑term location strategy for this role.

As a member of the Advanced Manufacturing Engineering team, the Advanced Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for new product launch process and equipment and leading standardization and innovation initiatives.

Your work will include, but not be limited to:

• Define assembly process according to customer and internal requirements
• Maintain open issues list and drive completion
• Lead cross functional teams supporting above activities
• Develop & maintain documentation of standards for key equipment
• Estimate cost of product and process changes
• Travel to support plants within North America 25% average, 50% peak

• Fast‑paced, project‑based environment
• Opportunity for advancement
• Strong, experienced team with high impact & visibility
• Work hands on with processes and equipment
• Interact with other departments on cross functional teams

• 2 years of experience in Industrial Engineering
• Labor analysis / work measurement
• Line balancing
• Plant layout using Auto Cad Lt / 2D
• Hands‑on experience implementing change on production floor
• Strong communication & interpersonal skills
• High attention to detail
• Sense of urgency

• Experience in JIT automotive or seating
• Engineering / process change control
• MOST certification
• Experience creating & maintaining standard work instructions
• APQP
• PFMEA

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