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Lear

Supplies automotive seating and electronic systems.

Launch Engineering Specialist - Electrical Harness Projects

Project ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNavegantes, State of Santa Catarina, BrazilNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Completed higher-education degree in Engineering or a related area.
  • Prior experience with electrical harnesses.
  • Advanced English proficiency.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure launch execution follows the schedule agreed with the Program Manager and Car Leader.
  • Prepare and update project spending forecasts, including budgets and forecasts.
  • Ensure spending and investments follow the approved budget and spending forecast.
  • Ensure scope changes are validated and that cost deviations are avoided.
  • Lead activity-control meetings with the multifunctional factory group, assigning owners and due dates.
  • Periodically present project progress within Operations.
  • Ensure internal purchasing requesters prepare technical specifications in time to begin procurement of facilities, equipment, and tooling according to plan.
  • Ensure purchase requisitions and orders are processed on time to avoid delaying installations and launch phases.
  • Set deadlines with factory Engineering and the Car Leader for component arrivals to avoid disrupting process development and validation.
  • Participate in project meetings in support of the Launch Manager, Program Manager, and Car Leader.
  • Ensure prototype and pilot parts for each project are produced successfully.
  • Track factory installations and factory-layout adjustments according to the defined scope.
  • Ensure engineering changes to the process do not affect product quality or safety.
  • Ensure Production Planning and Control and Operations schedule production run-outs and new product-line ramp-ups sufficiently early to achieve the production levels agreed with the customer.
  • Monitor and report production ramp-up and learning curves, report adherence deviations to Operations management and the Launch Manager, and request corrective action from Process Engineering and Production to restore performance and meet production targets.
  • Assist the Launch Manager with customer communications as needed.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with projects in the automotive sector is desirable.

About the Company

Lear

Supplies automotive seating and electronic systems.

Lear Corporation provides automotive seating and electronic systems. It designs, manufactures, and supplies high-quality seating options and integrated E-Systems software to automotive manufacturers worldwide. How it works: its seating solutions include advanced ergonomics and premium materials (Leather from Eagle Ottawa, textiles from Guilford), while E-Systems involve software that enhances vehicle functionality. The company operates through a global manufacturing network across 39 countries, emphasizing operational excellence, sustainability, and scalable supply. How it differs: it combines seating expertise with electronic systems, supported by a global footprint, strong supplier relationships, and a focus on sustainable practices. Its goal: to redefine mobility by delivering reliable, comfortable, and connected in-vehicle experiences through sustainable technology.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Southfield, MI
Founded
1917

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