MES Application Deployment, Support Specialist – Lear Finished Goods

Lear Corporation

Implementing and supporting Lear's Finished Goods MES applications at North American manufacturing plants. Drive innovation and improvements to support evolving business needs.

Posted 5/19/2026full-timeSouthfield • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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 50%, to support plant launches

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Opportunity Employer
Reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementtroubleshootingsystem configurationpre-shipment testingdebuggingenhancement identificationshipping process understandingMES (Manufacturing Execution Systems)Windows PC/Server environment

Soft Skills

motivatedself-starteractive listeningteam collaborationpositive attitudeproblem-solvinglogical troubleshootingcommunicationrelationship building

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Information TechnologyBachelor’s Degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering