Program Manager

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Job Description

Lear is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead a dedicated team of engineers responsible for the development and delivery of automotive seating systems. This role combines technical leadership, people management, and customer-facing program ownership, ensuring products are delivered to the highest quality standards and within defined project milestones.

The successful candidate will play a key role in driving product development activities from concept through production launch while developing engineering talent and fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of 2-10 engineers, supporting performance, engagement, and career development.
• Own engineering deliverables throughout the product development lifecycle, from concept design through validation and production release.
• Represent Lear in technical discussions, design reviews, and customer meetings, ensuring strong relationships and successful project execution.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities involving Engineering, CAD Design, Validation, Prototype Build, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Program Management teams.
• Drive issue resolution, risk management, and change management activities to achieve program milestones on time and within quality expectations.
• Evaluate technical concepts, engineering changes, and design proposals to ensure compliance with customer requirements and product objectives.
• Monitor project progress, product maturity, and engineering readiness, proactively communicating risks and recovery plans.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, engineering best practices, and efficient use of engineering resources and budgets.
• Mentor less experienced engineers and contribute to building a strong succession pipeline within the team.
• Promote a customer-focused culture while ensuring engineering excellence and on-time project delivery.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related technical discipline preferred.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience within the automotive industry.
• Strong background in automotive interiors engineering, preferably seating systems.
• Previous experience leading or managing a small to medium-sized engineering team.
• Proven experience delivering automotive product development projects from concept through production launch.
• Experience working directly with customers and managing technical reviews and project milestones.
• Strong technical problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage competing demands, and lead cross-functional teams effectively.
• Experience with change management, product validation activities, and engineering release processes is highly desirable.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.