AI Automation
Trained on new software and led the team in implementing file automation using Palantir Foundry. The automated process reduced the time spent updating and configuring files used to help predict obsolescence.
Lear Corporation
APC Internship Success Story
Improving Engineering Processes Through Automation
Lear is a global automotive technology leader in Seating and E-Systems that creates safer, smarter, and more comfortable in-vehicle experiences. Headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, Lear serves every major automaker and operates in 38 countries.
Lear Corporation locations in Alabama have partnered with the Alabama Productivity Center for several years to provide meaningful internship opportunities to university students.
Summer 2024 Internship
Real-World Experience at Lear Corporation
After completing her sophomore year, University of Alabama Operations Management student Anabelle Zuluaga joined Lear Corporation in Cottondale, Alabama.
During her internship in the Engineering Change Department, Anabelle supported engineering change processes, performed data audits, communicated important parts information, and helped introduce artificial intelligence automation into the department’s workflow.
Internship Details
Student
Anabelle Zuluaga
University
The University of Alabama
Major
Operations Management
College
Culverhouse College of Business
Location
Cottondale, Alabama
Department
Engineering Change Department
Internship Projects
Anabelle’s Work at Lear
Anabelle contributed to several projects designed to improve communication, data quality, and operational efficiency.
Bills of Materials Alerts
Researched part numbers, descriptions, and timelines for engineering and part changes, then communicated bills of materials alerts to the appropriate parties.
Engineering Change and Lear Parts Audits
Performed audits on lists containing missing parts and codes and coordinated with the responsible teams to locate the missing information and develop solutions.
Technology and Process Improvement
Supporting AI-Powered Automation
Anabelle trained on Palantir Foundry and helped lead the department’s implementation of file automation. The new process reduced repetitive file updates and helped prepare information used to predict parts obsolescence.
This work allowed team members to spend more time on important engineering change and model-year transition activities.
Measurable Results
Financial Impact
$29,184
Time and Cost Reduction
$24,280
Investments
$53,464
Total Impacts
Anabelle has been a vital member of the team. She has been responsible for the plant's change notification process, making sure responsible parties acknowledge notifications and submit documentation in a timely manner. Anabelle has led the team in AI integration for the automation of processes. This work will save team members time on key tasks regarding model-year changeovers. Her performance has been key in driving improvements in Lear processes through the integration of AI. She is a great employee and has a bright future ahead of her.
Konrad Piepke
Lear Engineering Change Coordinator
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