Location: Valls, T, ES, 43800
Country/Region: Spain
Job Function: Engineering
Requisition ID: 40974
Employment Type: Salary
Location Code: 0237
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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
* Optimize manufacturing processes (including SMT, automation, testing)
* 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
What We’re Looking For
* 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‑Systems locations and help drive the future of e‑mobility.
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