Lear, a global automotive technology leader in Seating and E-Systems, enables superior in-vehicle experiences for consumers around the world. Our diverse team of talented employees in 39 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 #147 on the Fortune 500. Further information about Lear is available at lear.com, or follow us on Twitter @LearCorporation.

Novi Sad plant was established in 2016 and is part of our E-Systems Division and hires around 2400 people. We produce wire harnesses using modern machines and technology like highly productive cutting machines and ultrasonic welding, and we deliver in JIT system. We are inviting you to join our team on position of:

ENGINEERING MANAGER

Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will lead the plant engineering expansion in accordance with the customer milestones and the allocated budgets. You will also have to keep the plant performance improvement in the focus by applying the best practices, with high quality level and maintain the process standardization/innovations.

If you like new challenges, want to launch new projects to OEMs, and enjoy fast passed environment this opportunity is for you!

Additional duties will include (but may not be limited to):

• Providing leadership and develop the Industrial Engineering Team (6 direct reports, 50 in total)
• Build a team of A players who get results in their role and personify the Lear Leadership Model
• Delivering a robust manufacturing which is capable for achieving the required products volume without compromising on product quality.
• Planning, development, layout and installations of equipment to meet customer specification and cost effectiveness plan
• Providing direction in the design and planning phase of new production lines, as well as taking responsibility for the improvement of existing production lines through expansion of standardization work and it's optimization
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To be a success in this role you must have:

• Minimum 3 years leadership experience working within wire-harness industry - mandatory
• Completed degree in engineering or a similar technical discipline.
• Fluency in English as well as Serbian language is essential
• Strong practice in APQP, PPAP, P/FMEA, SWI and problem solving knowledge
• Focus and understanding of Lean production and continuous improvement principles
• Strong drive, determination and people management skills to lead from the front and get the best out of your team
• Outstanding communication skills coupled with leadership and strong customer focus and ability to work with all levels of the organization

We would like to offer you:

• Stable and permanent job, competitive salary, company car, annual bonus
• Opportunity for career development locally in the plant and also in other Lear facilities within region
• Work in dynamic environment and with modern technologies
• Friendly atmosphere which supports diversity
• Involvement in community actions