Summary from listing
Lear is hiring an Advanced Manufacturing Engineering - IDEA Manager - Execution in Coventry, United Kingdom, to support regional automation projects across EU and African JIT, Trim, and Structures plants. Reporting to the Senior AME Manager, the role leads cross-functional IDEA project execution, manages risks, budgets, suppliers, timelines, and operational disruption, and serves as a subject-matter expert for Lear Bond technology. Responsibilities include developing business cases, coaching regional team members, supporting HSE compliance, and sharing best practices. Required qualifications include program management and manufacturing engineering experience, expertise in welding, maintenance, robotics, automation, EOL systems, or project management, advanced manufacturing project execution experience, business-case assessment, ergonomic problem-solving, AME controls and IT systems knowledge, Microsoft Office proficiency, and willingness to travel. The posting also lists advantageous qualifications, including multi-country AME project deployment, CE certification knowledge, AI solution experience, a relevant engineering degree, and five or more years of related experience.
