Industrial Engineer Manager

LEAR CORPORATION; Valls; Presencial; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading automotive technology company is seeking an experienced Industrial Engineering Manager for its plant in Valls, Spain. The role involves managing engineering teams, driving product industrialization, and ensuring high safety and quality standards. Candidates should have a degree in Industrial Engineering, proven leadership experience, and fluency in English. This position offers the chance to shape the future of automotive innovation at a flagship facility.

Formación

• Proven leadership in engineering/manufacturing environments.
• Fluent English communication skills.
• Automotive background, ideally in electronics.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and develop a team of 5 direct reports and 35 engineers.
• Drive industrialization of new products and production lines.
• Ensure timely launches and continuous improvement.
• Manage investments and cost-efficiency initiatives.
• Foster a culture of safety and innovation.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Proactive mindset

Results-driven mindset

Educación

Degree in Industrial Engineering

Master’s in Industrial Engineering

Descripción del empleo

Overview

Industrial Engineering Manager – Valls Plant | Lear Corporation (E-Systems Division)

We’re looking for an experienced and driven Industrial Engineering Manager to lead a skilled team at our E-Systems plant in Valls, a flagship electronics facility with 55 years of operational excellence. Established in 1970, the plant employs over 500 people across four production buildings and specializes in advanced electronic modules such as BCMs, Junction Boxes, Gateways, and Electrification components for premium automotive brands.

In this role, you’ll directly manage 5 engineers and provide strategic leadership to a broader team of 35 industrial engineers, driving new product industrialization, process optimization, and ensuring high standards of safety, quality, and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop 5 direct reports and a wider team of 35 engineers
• Drive industrialization of new products and production lines
• Ensure timely launches and continuous improvement
• Manage investments, equipment reuse, and cost-efficiency initiatives
• Foster a culture of innovation, safety, and strong documentation
• Collaborate with production, quality, and engineering teams

Qualifications

• Degree in Industrial Engineering (Master’s is a plus)
• Proven leadership in engineering/manufacturing environments
• Fluent English; excellent communication and organizational skills
• Automotive background, ideally in electronics
• Proactive, hands-on, and results-driven mindset

Why Valls?

Join a trusted, future-focused plant that’s been shaping automotive innovation for over five decades. Lead a key team at one of Lear’s most strategic E-System locations and help drive the future of e-mobility.