Seat Engineer

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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.

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:

Masters 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.