MES Application Deployment & Support Specialist (Lear Finished Goods)

RiseMe; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Lear Corporation in North America seeks an IT professional to implement and support the Lear Finished Goods (LFG) MES across multiple plants. You will configure processes, coordinate with engineering, and manage deployment projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Role requires strong problem solving, Windows expertise, and the willingness to travel up to 50% for plant launches within the region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, CS or Electrical Engineering.
• Ability to listen, learn, and work well in a team.
• Professional demeanor under pressure with strong problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Implement and support the Lear Finished Goods (LFG) system at multiple plants.
• Coordinate with engineering teams to tailor shipping processes within LFG.
• Develop and manage project plans for implementations.
• Support pre-shipment testing and debugging of shipping systems.
• Identify enhancements and submit change requests to LFG team.
• Train plant IT and engineering teams on LFG operations.
• Provide troubleshooting for existing installations across the region.
• Travel 30%–50% to support plant launches.

Skills

Self-starter

Problem-solving

Windows knowledge

Communication

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in IT/CS/EE

Tools

SQL Server

Windows Server

Thin client hardware

TCP/IP

Job description

Lear For You

We work hard for the people who work for us. We champion our teams and foster collaboration, inclusion, respect and excellence. Because we want to be more for you.

A path to a better career. A better future.

Our teams have invented groundbreaking technologies, manufactured millions of products and earned a long list of awards. Year after year, we’re named one of the World’s Most Admired Companies.

They’re the secret to our success—empowered, inventive and inclusive. Passionate about their craft. Driven to succeed. Because we win together.

Are you ready for a better career? A better future?

Job Description

As a member of the Lear Finished Goods (LFG) team in the IT Shop Floor organization, you will be responsible for implementing and supporting the LFG suite of applications at several manufacturing plants in the North America region. LFG is a proprietary, Lear-developed global MES comprised of several interconnected applications that are integrated with many devices and machines on the plant floor for storage and retrieval to fulfill customer shipping requirements. You will also focus on innovation and improvements to the LFG system and deployment processes as we look forward to the next generation of the system to fit with the evolving needs of the business.

Work location is Grand Prairie, TX

Responsibilities

• Implement and support the Lear Finished Goods (LFG) system – Lear’s internally developed shop floor shipping software
• Coordinate with plant and corporate engineering teams to understand the shipping process and utilize that understanding to configure and integrate LFG
• Develop and manage project plans for implementation projects assigned to you
• Support the pre-shipment testing and debugging of the shipping systems
• Identify necessary enhancements of the system and submit change requests to the LFG development team
• Train the plant IT and engineering teams in the operation and configuration of the LFG applications
• Provide troubleshooting support to plants on existing installations throughout the region as an expert of the system
• Interact and communicate effectively with all levels of Plant and Corporate personnel
• Build productive relationships with Lear colleagues, and provide knowledge, support, and expertise

• Work with other technology experts to develop, implement, and optimize the operating environment to best achieve business results

• Support Automation initiatives from an MES perspective
• Travel when necessary, up to 30% - 50%, to support plant launches

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering
• Motivated, self-starter that can actively listen, learn, and execute without much direction, but can also operate effectively as a team member
• Positive attitude with the ability to stay professional and focused under pressure
• Strong problem-solving skills with logical troubleshooting mindset
• Strong understanding of the Windows PC/Server environment
• Strong communication skills (verbal & written), with the ability to simplify and convey technical concepts to non-technical colleagues and management
• Project Management experience

Bonus If You Have

• Experience in a manufacturing IT environment
• Experience with MES (manufacturing execution systems)
• Understanding of TCP/IP communication protocols
• Knowledge of PLC & OPC functionality and capabilities
• Experience with SQL server, SQL queries, triggers, and stored procedures
• Experience configuring Windows server environments and thin client hardware
• Knowledge of physical and logical networking concepts
• Experience with virtual server environments

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.