Location: This job will be based in Coventry, UK
Company Overview
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 more than 165,000 talented employees in 37 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 #186 on the Fortune 500. Further information about Lear is available at lear.com, or follow us on Twitter @LearCorporation.
Position Overview
The Innovation Graduate role involves supporting innovation projects through Lear’s Innovation Hub, in addition to completing placements in various departments over the 2-year programme.
As part of the Lear EU & Africa Seating organisation, Innovation Graduates will work closely with colleagues from Manufacturing, Logistics, Quality, IT, and Compliance departments to lead the delivery of applied technologies and Industry 4.0 initiatives aimed at enhancing operational outcomes.
The ideal candidate will hold a degree in an engineering or technical field and possess a passion for innovation through technology and processes. The focus will be on integrating and deploying advanced technologies to drive efficiency, quality, and productivity in manufacturing operations.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the planning, execution, and completion of Innovation projects across the EMEA region, ensuring they meet timelines, budgets, and technical requirements.
* Assist in building business cases for new ideas and projects, including impact assessment and financial benefits.
* Document exploration paths, learnings and project progress.
* Innovation and Product Development:
* Support the development of new products and processes or the enhancement of existing ones.
* Ensure that Innovation initiatives align with operation needs and the company’s strategic goals.
* Conduct market and technology research to identify trends and opportunities applicable to the project.
* Collaboration and Communication:
* Collaborate with other departments, including, operations, IT, to ensure that Innovation efforts are aligned with business needs and market demand.
* Communicate the progress, challenges, and outcomes of Innovation projects to other business stakeholders, providing regular updates and recommendations for future actions.
* Manage relationships with external partners, including universities, research institutions, and suppliers, to foster collaboration and access new technologies or knowledge.
* Work closely with cross-functional teams, such as operations, IT and production, to ensure the smooth transition of products from development to implementation.
* The role may require occasional travel within the UK and Europe.
Key Skills and Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or technical field.
* Fluency in English, both written and verbal.
* Internship, academic or project experience in innovation, entrepreneurship, design thinking or digital transformation is desirable.
* Curious mindset with passion for innovation, technology and creative problem-solving.
* Analytical thinking and ability to balance creativity with feasibility.
Why Lear
We offer a fantastic place to work, opportunity to grow and being part of a company who places its people first.
What We Offer
* Access to Learning and development opportunities
* Opportunities to give back to the community
* Meaningful work that makes a difference in the world
Lear Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workplace.
Applicants must submit their resumes for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.
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