Description

Job Description

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Responsibilities

Seat Design and Development:

• Design and develop the complete seat function features (heat, vent, lumbar, calf rest, cushion extension, massage, head restraint, armrest, etc.).

• Ensure compliance with safety standards, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications.

• Seat function features function and requirements Benchmark.

• Develop and manage component/system DVP&R with Core Engineering & Suppliers.

• Develop and manage DFMEA/PFMEA/SCCAF with Quality & Core Engineer & Suppliers.

• Develop plans to meet quality objectives and validate robustness and durability of the designs.

• Ensure design and all Engineering specifications are understood by supplier.

• Ensure all engineering and quality requirements are met thru design and verification.

• Responsible for complete seat function features developments, perform package and stack-up studies at both component and subsystem levels, Cooperate with JIT complete seat engineers and seat frame engineers for application and issues solving.

• Responsible for complete seat function features electrical interface and requirements definition with external control module team.

• Oversee component/system level design verification and production validation, oversee prototype build and testing, review results and prepare report.

• Develop new suppliers/products introduction and DV test verification, review with global team for application and launch issues solving.

• Support all APQP activities including PPAP.

• Collaborate with Studio for seat surface developments, surface feasibility check.

• Collaborate with Quality team for seats warranty issues solving and solutions, conduct design verifications and PTR trail, WERS release.

Collaboration and Project Management:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including program, studio, DI, Quality, safety, VE and suppliers, to ensure seamless integration of complete seats components developments.

• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure timely delivery of projects.

• Communicate effectively with internal teams, suppliers, and customers to address technical queries and ensure project success.

Qualifications

The minimum requirements we seek:

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or a related field

• 4+ years of experience designing, developing, and releasing one or more Seat structure components.

• 2+ years of experience using 3D CAD software collaboratively (Catia V5/V6, Teamcenter, etc.)

• 1+ year of experience in the production release process

• 1+ year of experience in a factory setting launching a new product.

Preferred Requirements:

• Master's Degree in Engineering.

• Excellent understanding of GD&T standards.

• High level of expertise and proficiency with Catia or similar tools including drawing and modelling practices and methodologies.

• Strong seat electronical knowledge be familiar with DET/CANoe tools.

• Hands-on experience building and launching automotive products.

• Experience with Microsoft Office applications and other information management tools.

• Extensive experience in Quality/Reliability such as FMEA, Design Verification and Global 8D.

• Strong English written and verbal communication skills.

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Certificate of Accomplishment from a recognized Design educational institution, or equivalent skills and expertise.

• Experience using Confluence, Jira, Asana, or other project management tools.

• An eagerness to work cross-functionally in a dynamic environment where you are part of a high performing team.

• A system approach to design and development with the desire and curiosity to strive for exceptional delivery execution and continuous improvement.

• Flexible working hours to accommodate meetings with North America, Australia, and Europe.