Home / Company / History Overview History Vision Core Values Leadership Strategy Major Industry Trends Press Room Idea Portal Resources Connect with Lear To learn more about our products and capabilities, or to get in touch with a Lear representative, contact us today. CONTACT US Corporate Policies Abstract about corporate policies to go here. VIEW DOCUMENTS History The history of Lear Corporation. Lear was founded in 1917 in Detroit, Michigan as American Metal Products, a manufacturer of tubular, welded and stamped assemblies for the automotive and aircraft industries. Since then, we have grown to meet the changing needs of the industry with 18 major acquisitions since Lear went public in 1994. Today, we provide complete seating and electrical systems worldwide. With 2015 sales of $18.2 billion, Lear ranks #154 among the Fortune 500. Our world-class products are designed, engineered and manufactured by a diverse team of 140,000 employees in 240 locations. With headquarters located in Southfield, Michigan, Lear continues to operate facilities in 36 countries around the globe. Lear is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol [LEA]. Our success is a result of a strong commitment to provide the best possible service to the world's automakers by understanding our customers as well as the automotive consumer. Click here to read a more detailed history of Lear Corporation. © 2016. Lear Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Guilford Textiles Eagle Ottawa Arada Systems Privacy Legal/Copyright Site Map Blog

Careers Drive Your Career. Lear’s track record of talented professionals working together started early last century and we’ve built our leading global success on collaborative talents dedicated to being the best team in the business. Explore below to learn what motivates greatness. Job Openings If you crave challenging work, ongoing opportunity for career growth, and rewards that make it all worthwhile, Lear has the job you are looking for.... SEARCH JOBS This is Lear. Bill Presley VP - Eng., Wire/Terminals & Connectors READ TESTIMONIAL Joanne Kang Account Representative, Sales & Marketing READ TESTIMONIAL Noelle Gill VP - Global Leadership Development READ TESTIMONIAL Daniela Petrikova Plant Manager - Slovakia READ TESTIMONIAL © 2016. Lear Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Guilford Textiles Eagle Ottawa Arada Systems Privacy Legal/Copyright Site Map Blog