Seat Heat Vent System Release Engineer

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Job Summary:

• The Seating Heat & Ventilation Design Release Engineer (DRE) is responsible for the end-to-end design development validation and launch of heated and ventilated seat systems across Client vehicle programs.
• This role owns the technical definition release and ongoing quality performance of the seat thermal comfort features working closely with cross-functional teams and external suppliers to deliver best-in-class customer comfort quality and value.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own the design and release of seat heating and ventilation components and systems (heatermats blowers plenums foam interfaces harnesses etc.) from concept through production.
• Develop and maintain component and system-level technical specifications design documents and engineering standards for heated and ventilated seating.
• Lead packaging and integration of heat and ventilation systems into seat complete/structures and foam ensuring compliance with ergonomics safety comfort manufacturability and serviceability requirements.
• Create and maintain engineering documentation in Client systems (e.g. part numbers BOMs drawings 3D dataetc).
• Coordinate with suppliers on design proposals DFMEAs DVP&Rs timing plans and cost/feasibility studies; drive robust design solutions that meet Client performance targets.
• Plan and execute validation activities for seat heat & ventilation systems including thermal performance testing durability environmental and regulatory compliance.
• Analyze test data identify root cause of issues and drive corrective actions and design changes to closure.
• Support vehicle builds (mules pilots PPAP launch) by resolving fit finish function and electrical/thermal performance issues in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with Electrical HVAC HMI Body and Vehicle Integration teams to ensure seamless system operation proper network communication (LIN/CAN) and robust control strategies.
• Manage engineering changes (CNs/ECNs) cost reductions and quality improvements for in-production programs.
• Support functional safety compliance and regulatory requirements as applicable (thermal safety occupant comfort and health electrical safety etc.).
• Track and report program status risks and open issues to management and program teams; maintain clear and organized openissue lists.
• Benchmark competitive seat comfort technologies and contribute to Client seating innovation roadmaps for thermal comfort and wellbeing.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Demonstrated leadership skills ability to work autonomously excellent communication skills positive attitude willingness to learn flexibility team-player and attention to detail.
• Bachelors Degree in Mechatronics Engineering Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
• 5 years of engineering experiencein the automotive industry.
• Hands-on experience with heated/ventilated/cooled seat systems including interaction with foam trim HVAC Modules and seat structures.
• Working knowledge of engineering fundamentals in thermodynamics heat transfer fluid flow and/or HVAC integration.
• Prior experience in a Design Release Engineer (DRE) or System Responsible Engineer role at an OEM or Tier 1 supplier
• Proficiency with 3D CAD tools (CATIA NX or equivalent) for packaging and design review (detailed design experience is a plus).
• Experience with standard engineering tools and processes: DFMEA DVP&R root cause analysis design reviews and problem-solving methodologies.
• Experience with global project managementand leading cross-functional teams.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability protected veteran status age genetic information or pregnancy.

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