C&LP process engineer

C&LP process engineer

Kenitra ES Plant

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Company Overview

Lear, a global automotive technology leader in Seating and E-Systems, enables superior in-vehicle experiences for consumers around the world. Our diverse team of more than 165,000 talented employees in 37 countries is driven by a commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and sustainability. Lear is Making every drive better™ by providing the technology for safer, smarter, and more comfortable journeys. Lear, headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, serves every major automaker in the world and ranks #186 on the Fortune 500. Further information about Lear is available at, or follow us on Twitter @LearCorporation

Lear has been operating in Morocco since 2003, offering a wide range of products and demonstrating strong expertise in electrical distribution systems, electronics, surface materials, and seating JIT(Just-in-Time). With its 17 cutting-edge production and engineering sites located in Rabat, Tangier, Kenitra, and Meknes, Lear Morocco has become a major and significant player in the industry employing over 19,000 diverse & talented team members.

Lear Morocco has been certified as a Top Employer for the fifth consecutive time in recognition of its unwavering commitment to operational excellence, innovation, and fostering supportive work environment.

Position overview:

As a Cutting, Lead Preparation, Process & Tooling Engineer, you will be responsible for defining, developing, and optimizing manufacturing processes and equipment related to cutting, stripping, crimping, sealing, and lead preparation, ensuring full readiness of production means for new launches and serial production in line with SQDC objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define cutting, lead preparation, and crimping process requirements (machines, parameters, tooling) for new projects and engineering changes.
• Ensure the availability of all production means (cutting machines, applicators, tooling, equipment) at SOP through proper planning, supplier follow-up, and inter-plant coordination.
• Lead the acquisition, installation, validation, and ramp-up of equipment and tooling in line with project timelines.
• Prepare and manage CAPEX requests related to tooling and equipment, ensuring cost control and budget adherence.
• Optimize manufacturing processes (cutting, stripping, crimping, lead prep…) by defining cycle times, improving methods, and balancing production lines.
• Drive continuous improvement actions on quality, productivity, and cost using Lean tools (VSM, SIPOC, Kaizen).
• Coordinate industrialization activities with production, maintenance, quality, central engineering, suppliers, and customers.
• Develop and maintain all process and tooling documentation (work instructions, standards, technical files).
• Monitor tooling and equipment performance, capacity, and inventory status, ensuring readiness and reliability.
• Conduct capacity studies and support production planning with accurate data and analysis.
• Contribute to layout definition and optimization to ensure efficient production flow and space utilization.
• Participate in supplier selection and technical validation of equipment and tooling.
• Ensure, in collaboration with Quality and HSE teams, the validation, performance, and approval of machines and processes.
• Support and train production teams on processes, equipment, and best practices.
• Promote innovation by introducing new technologies, automation, and improved manufacturing systems.
• Support and assist the team in the execution of development tasks.
• Ensure compliance with company standards and automotive requirements (IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001) and actively support QHSE objectives.

Key skills and Qualifications:

• Bac+5 with 5 years’ experience working in wiring activities.
• Knowledge of Cutting & LP & crimping manufacturing process.
• Strong understanding of process optimization methods and techniques.
• Strong analytical and synthesis skills.
• Problem solving techniques.
• Proficiency in both English & French languages, spoken and written

Why Lear

We offer a fantastic place to work, opportunity to grow and being part of a company who places its people first.

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary,
• Competitive social perks including:

• • Medical insurance
  • Social security benefits,
  • Transportation allowance,
  • Canteen in site

• Paid Vacations
• Flexible working hours,
• Access to Learning and development opportunities
• Opportunities to give back to the community
• Meaningful work that makes a difference in the world

Lear Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workplace.

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

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