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Project Manager

On-site in Valladolid·Added 5 days ago

Lear Corporation

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Overview

Requirements

Have the right to work in Spain
Lear Corporation doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Work in English
English is required, per the ad.
Work on-site in Valladolid
No relocation package mentioned.
Have 3+ years of experience
Mid-level role.
University degree
“Formación General: Ingeniero Técnico Industrial o similar, preferiblemente automatización o ramas afines.” — per the ad.

This job was automatically translated to English.

Requirements

What we're looking for

General Education: Industrial Technical Engineer or similar, preferably in automation or related fields.

Specific Education: Electricity. Mechanics. Robotics. Technical knowledge and experience in project management in the sector. Experience in problem-solving.

3 to 5 years of experience as a project manager or in other areas (Quality, Automation,...) with direct client contact.

Communication skills in Spanish and English

Leadership, communication, and negotiation skills, and the ability to deal with clients

Capacity for economic management of the project and cost control

The role

Coordinate and supervise the execution, meeting deadlines, controlling costs and customer satisfaction, of the projects assigned to you, following the existing procedures at Lear.

What you'll do

1. Receive the assigned project in its Mechanical Preliminary Project phase. Plan its execution, counting on Sales Technicians for this purpose.2. Coordinate the work of the different Departments participating in each project throughout all its phases: Sales Technicians, Mechanical Designers, Electrical Designers, Automation Programmers, Purchasing, Assembly). For this, it is necessary for the Project Manager to have a deep knowledge of the project's nuances.3. Designate and organize, together with the Workshop Manager, the Personnel (Workshop, Assembly, and PLC Programmers) who will participate in the execution of said project, taking into account its characteristics and maximum profitability.
4. Supervise the Mechanical, Electrical, and Automation Designs of those projects that require it.
5. Supervise the assembly of the machines in the Workshop, clearing up doubts and resolving any problems that may arise.
6. Seek, when necessary, external suppliers for the subcontracting of electrical assembly at the client's facilities.
7. Monitor the installation of the machines at the client's plant, supervising compliance with deadlines and quality of execution.
8. Perform the economic control of the project.
9. Review and control the work reports of the Assemblers participating in the projects under their supervision, authorizing the performance of overtime during the Assembly phase at the client's facilities.
10. Serve as a liaison between the client and the Company, both in the development of the project itself, and in requests for reforms and modifications to the initial project that the client may propose.
11. Supervise the maintenance of the machines that are within the warranty period and were part of projects directed by them.

Hiring process

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; if you fit, an HR representative gets in touch and the recruiting team explains the interview process for that role, which varies by role and location

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Candidates who fit are connected with an HR representative first.

About Lear Corporation

Lear Corporation is a global automotive technology company that designs and manufactures seating and electrical distribution systems for major automakers worldwide. With over 160,000 employees across more than 250 locations in 37 countries, Lear is a Fortune 500 company and a leading supplier in the automotive industry, operating through two main business segments: Seating and E-Systems (electrical distribution and electronics).

In Spain, Lear has a significant industrial and engineering presence, with multiple manufacturing plants and technical centers, particularly in Catalonia and other regions. The company offers roles in engineering, manufacturing, IT, logistics, and HR, and is known for its focus on innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence. For international professionals, Lear provides opportunities to work in a multicultural environment with global career mobility, especially in engineering and management positions within its E-Systems division.

Industry: Automotive
Founded: 1917
Employees: 100,000+
Headquarters: Southfield, USA
In Spain: Barcelona, Valls, Roig de Levallois and 1 more
Website: lear.com

Good to know if you are moving

Lear has multiple manufacturing plants and technical centers in Spain, primarily in Catalonia (e.g., Barcelona area), offering opportunities in engineering, manufacturing, and IT.
The company operates in a global matrix structure, providing international professionals with potential for cross-border career mobility and exposure to global projects.
Many roles in Spain are focused on the E-Systems division (electronics and electrical distribution), which is a key growth area for the company.
Lear emphasizes continuous improvement and lean manufacturing, so experience with these methodologies is valued.
Working at Lear in Spain may require Spanish language skills for plant-based roles, but engineering and management positions often operate in English.

In their own words

About the company & team

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?

Additional information

Lear Corporation is committed to fair, merit‑based employment practices and equal opportunity.

We provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law. For assistance during the application process, contact your recruiter directly.

Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country where the position is located. Unsolicited resumes from search firms, employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.

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