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.
• 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.
