Three Companies Will Eliminate 187 Michigan Jobs
Lear Corp, Dakkota Integrated Systems, and HealthEdge filed WARN notices announcing upcoming workforce reductions.
Updated on Oct. 9, 2026 in Jobs — General
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Three companies will lay off a total of 187 employees across Michigan in late 2026. These workforce reductions involve facility closures and operational transfers confirmed through recent WARN filings.
Why it matters
These layoffs impact multiple manufacturing and business sectors across the state as companies adjust their footprints. The changes reflect shifting operational strategies for businesses located in Sterling Heights, Lansing, and Detroit.
Lear Corp and Dakkota Integrated Systems will each cut 67 jobs, while HealthEdge plans to eliminate 53 positions. The layoffs include 41 operators at Dakkota and 44 business process management roles at HealthEdge.
The players
Lear Corp
Lear Corp is an automotive technology company that specializes in seating and electronic systems.
Dakkota Integrated Systems
Dakkota Integrated Systems provides manufacturing and supply chain management services for the automotive industry.
HealthEdge
HealthEdge is a healthcare software company that provides digital solutions for insurance payers and health plans.
The details
Lear Corp will close its facility at 6450 Dobry Drive in Sterling Heights, and Dakkota Integrated Systems will shut its plant at 16130 Grove Road in Lansing. Meanwhile, HealthEdge is transferring operations from its 160 W. Fort St. office in Detroit.
Timeline
Lear Corp layoffs are scheduled for November 9, 2026.
HealthEdge layoffs will occur on December 1, 2026.
Dakkota Integrated Systems operations will cease on December 31, 2026.
Market Landscape
These layoffs follow the reporting requirements of the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act. The moves reflect a broader trend of corporate restructuring as firms consolidate regional operations to optimize efficiency.
These layoffs may signal changing job availability in the manufacturing and technology sectors within Sterling Heights, Lansing, and Detroit. Affected employees and local workers should monitor state resources for transition assistance.
The takeaway
Workers in these specific industries should stay informed about regional economic shifts that affect local manufacturing stability. Monitoring state job boards can help professionals navigate transitions during periods of company operational changes.
Further reading
Learn more about labor trends in the state by visiting our Michigan Jobs — General section.
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