{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"5f39fd59dffc35adfe413fe3","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/5f39fd59dffc35adfe413fe3","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/5f39fd59dffc35adfe413fe3","title":"Senior Materials Process Engineer","description":"Location: McCalla, AL, US, 35111 #job-location.job-location-inline { display: inline; } Country/Region: United States Job Function: Manufacturing Requisition ID: 47867 Employment Type: Salary\n\nLear For You\n\nWe work hard for the people who work for us. We champion our teams. We foster collaboration, inclusion, respect and excellence. What we are trying to say is we want to be more for you.\n\nWe are your path to a better career, a better future, and a better you.\n\nOur teams have invented groundbreaking technologies, flawlessly manufactured millions of products and earned a long list of awards. Year after year, we are one of the World's Most Admired Companies.\n\nOur teams are the secret to our success. They are empowered, inventive and inclusive. Passionate about their craft. Driven to succeed. Because we all understand that we must work together to win.\n\nAre you ready for a better career? A better future?\n\nWe're Lear For You.\nLear For You\nWe 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.\nA path to a better career. A better future.\nOur 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.\nThey’re the secret to our success—empowered, inventive and inclusive. Passionate about their craft. Driven to succeed. Because we win together.\nAre you ready for a better career? A better future?\nJob Description\nSenior Material Process Engineer, ADVANCED MATERIALS\nMcCalla, AL / Tuscaloosa, AL\n\nAs a Senior Process Engineer on the Advanced Materials team, you will be responsible for identifying and implementing supply chain initiatives in our NA JIT facilities, primarily focused on proactively planning material flow concepts, manufacturing site layouts, and performing supply chain studies prior to new program launches. This role provides technical leadership for new program launches, facility and warehouse design, labor optimization, supply chain transformations, and automation deployment initiatives.\n\nYour work will include, but not be limited to:\nRepresent the Advanced Materials team in new program launch planning and guide production facilities and program teams toward solutions that ensure a flawless program launch.\nSupport high-proliferation customer programs with Bills of Material exceeding 2,500 components and constant engineering changes.\nThe position partners with Operations, Logistics, Supply Chain, Program Management, Purchasing, IT, Finance, and Manufacturing Engineering to deliver scalable solutions that improve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost performance.\nCreate and drive continuous improvement initiatives including improving warehouse design, material flow, labor productivity, etc.\nBenchmarking, vetting and implementing industry 4.0 (i4.0) initiatives i.e. Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs), Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS), Vertical Lift Modules (VLMs), specialty cart designs, etc.\nPerforming cost-benefit analysis and presenting projects to senior management for buyoff.\nUtilize Maxi-MOST methodologies to establish engineered labor standards.\nLead RFI/RFQ process from creation of scope of work, evaluation of supplier submissions and award decisions\nIdentify external and internal supply chain constraints or issues, identify a solution, and implement the solution.\nUtilize SAP Inventory Management (IM), Warehouse Management (WM/WMS), and EWM solutions. Analyze operational data to identify improvement opportunities and support strategic decision-making.\nSupport warehouse expansions, redesigns, consolidations, startup activities and greenfield manufacturing facilities or warehouses.\n\nAdvantages of working at Lear in the Advanced Materials Group\nDirect exposure to senior management and leadership teams\nGain a full circle understanding of Lear supply chain processes\nAbility to work with exciting technologies and innovations\nGain knowledge and understanding of Seating components and build process\nQualifications\n\nYour Qualifications:\nBachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or supply chain management\n3-7 years of experience in material flow engineering, industrial engineering, supply chain engineering, logistics engineering, or manufacturing operations.\nAdvanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Project, Outlook, etc.)\nAbility to build and maintain a strong relationship with internal employees and teams as well as external providers.\nStrong written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills, and team-building skills.\nDetail oriented individual with strong data analysis and analytical skills.\nDemonstrated ability to work cross-functionally to drive change and implement projects.\nBe a self-starter and self-motivated to manage projects without direct supervision.\nWork on multiple projects at once and meet required deadlines.\n\nBonus If You Have:\nAutoCAD experience.\nSAP IM, WM/WMS, or EWM experience.\nRFID, AGV, AMR, ASRS, or VLM implementation experience.\nKnowledge of lean manufacturing, material flow, continuous improvement initiatives, etc.\nExperience in a manufacturing facility, preferably a JIT (just-in-time) facility.\nGerman language.\n\nWorking Hours/ Expectations:\n4 Days a week in-office/plant per week (Hybrid schedule)\nTravel up to 25% at times (dependent on program launch timelines, project support)\n\nEqual Opportunity Employer\nLear Corporation is committed to fair, merit‑based employment practices and equal opportunity.\nWe provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law. For assistance during the application process, contact your recruiter directly.\nApplicants 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.","company":"Learcorporation","rawCompany":"learcorporation","city":"Alameda","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-04T20:38:40.607Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2131.00","title":"Materials Engineers","slug":"materials-engineers"},{"code":"17-2112.03","title":"Manufacturing Engineers","slug":"manufacturing-engineers"},{"code":"17-2112.00","title":"Industrial Engineers","slug":"industrial-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"331318","title":"Other Aluminum Rolling, Drawing, and Extruding","slug":"other-aluminum-rolling-drawing-and-extruding"},{"code":"541715","title":"Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)","slug":"research-and-development-in-the-physical-engineering-and-life-sciences-except-nanotechnology-and-biotechnology"},{"code":"331524","title":"Aluminum Foundries (except Die-Casting)","slug":"aluminum-foundries-except-die-casting"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Senior Materials Process Engineer","description":"Location: McCalla, AL, US, 35111 #job-location.job-location-inline { display: inline; } Country/Region: United States Job Function: Manufacturing Requisition ID: 47867 Employment Type: Salary\n\nLear For You\n\nWe work hard for the people who work for us. We champion our teams. We foster collaboration, inclusion, respect and excellence. What we are trying to say is we want to be more for you.\n\nWe are your path to a better career, a better future, and a better you.\n\nOur teams have invented groundbreaking technologies, flawlessly manufactured millions of products and earned a long list of awards. Year after year, we are one of the World's Most Admired Companies.\n\nOur teams are the secret to our success. They are empowered, inventive and inclusive. Passionate about their craft. Driven to succeed. Because we all understand that we must work together to win.\n\nAre you ready for a better career? A better future?\n\nWe're Lear For You.\nLear For You\nWe 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.\nA path to a better career. A better future.\nOur 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.\nThey’re the secret to our success—empowered, inventive and inclusive. Passionate about their craft. Driven to succeed. Because we win together.\nAre you ready for a better career? A better future?\nJob Description\nSenior Material Process Engineer, ADVANCED MATERIALS\nMcCalla, AL / Tuscaloosa, AL\n\nAs a Senior Process Engineer on the Advanced Materials team, you will be responsible for identifying and implementing supply chain initiatives in our NA JIT facilities, primarily focused on proactively planning material flow concepts, manufacturing site layouts, and performing supply chain studies prior to new program launches. This role provides technical leadership for new program launches, facility and warehouse design, labor optimization, supply chain transformations, and automation deployment initiatives.\n\nYour work will include, but not be limited to:\nRepresent the Advanced Materials team in new program launch planning and guide production facilities and program teams toward solutions that ensure a flawless program launch.\nSupport high-proliferation customer programs with Bills of Material exceeding 2,500 components and constant engineering changes.\nThe position partners with Operations, Logistics, Supply Chain, Program Management, Purchasing, IT, Finance, and Manufacturing Engineering to deliver scalable solutions that improve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost performance.\nCreate and drive continuous improvement initiatives including improving warehouse design, material flow, labor productivity, etc.\nBenchmarking, vetting and implementing industry 4.0 (i4.0) initiatives i.e. Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs), Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS), Vertical Lift Modules (VLMs), specialty cart designs, etc.\nPerforming cost-benefit analysis and presenting projects to senior management for buyoff.\nUtilize Maxi-MOST methodologies to establish engineered labor standards.\nLead RFI/RFQ process from creation of scope of work, evaluation of supplier submissions and award decisions\nIdentify external and internal supply chain constraints or issues, identify a solution, and implement the solution.\nUtilize SAP Inventory Management (IM), Warehouse Management (WM/WMS), and EWM solutions. Analyze operational data to identify improvement opportunities and support strategic decision-making.\nSupport warehouse expansions, redesigns, consolidations, startup activities and greenfield manufacturing facilities or warehouses.\n\nAdvantages of working at Lear in the Advanced Materials Group\nDirect exposure to senior management and leadership teams\nGain a full circle understanding of Lear supply chain processes\nAbility to work with exciting technologies and innovations\nGain knowledge and understanding of Seating components and build process\nQualifications\n\nYour Qualifications:\nBachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or supply chain management\n3-7 years of experience in material flow engineering, industrial engineering, supply chain engineering, logistics engineering, or manufacturing operations.\nAdvanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Project, Outlook, etc.)\nAbility to build and maintain a strong relationship with internal employees and teams as well as external providers.\nStrong written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills, and team-building skills.\nDetail oriented individual with strong data analysis and analytical skills.\nDemonstrated ability to work cross-functionally to drive change and implement projects.\nBe a self-starter and self-motivated to manage projects without direct supervision.\nWork on multiple projects at once and meet required deadlines.\n\nBonus If You Have:\nAutoCAD experience.\nSAP IM, WM/WMS, or EWM experience.\nRFID, AGV, AMR, ASRS, or VLM implementation experience.\nKnowledge of lean manufacturing, material flow, continuous improvement initiatives, etc.\nExperience in a manufacturing facility, preferably a JIT (just-in-time) facility.\nGerman language.\n\nWorking Hours/ Expectations:\n4 Days a week in-office/plant per week (Hybrid schedule)\nTravel up to 25% at times (dependent on program launch timelines, project support)\n\nEqual Opportunity Employer\nLear Corporation is committed to fair, merit‑based employment practices and equal opportunity.\nWe provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law. For assistance during the application process, contact your recruiter directly.\nApplicants 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.","datePosted":"2026-08-04T20:38:40.607Z","dateModified":"2026-08-04T20:38:40.607Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Learcorporation","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Alameda","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"5f39fd59dffc35adfe413fe3"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/5f39fd59dffc35adfe413fe3"}}