Responsibilities:
• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of 6-12 years of experience in automotive seating system and subsystem design and development
• Thorough knowledge of engineering design & development concepts of automotive Seating system
• Experience in design of Seat and seat components e.g. Cushion Frame, Back frame, Headrest, seat plastic and recliners and track
• Relevant experience in Master Sections, Vehicle Integration, Vehicle packaging, Concept creation, assembly processes of various Seat parts.
• Knowledge and understanding of Tooling and manufacturing processes
• Prepare and maintain engineering release and change documentation Lead design FMEA studies and GD&T
• Ability to perform Complete Seat packaging study of seating components
• Working knowledge of regulatory and certification requirements for seating system
• Maintain and develop Design Validation Plans (DVP), and Design Failure Mode Analysis (DFMEA)
• Good knowledge of seating system and component manufacturing processes
• Ability to define seating comfort and define comfort target
• Actively engage with Automotive OEM / Tier-I design engineers to collaborate on design projects for trading off cost, mass, joining methods, moulding and testing performance.
• Propose and promote design improvement approaches including cost reduction and design optimization
* Lead completion of PE owned APQP deliverables and support delivery of Phased PPAP for owned components on time
* Manage the Design Verification Plan, liaise with the Core Testing and Validation team to ensure full compliance with risk prevention and detection controls.
* Complete and release Seating system, sub-system and detail designs
* Interpret CAE simulation results and integrate recommendations into product design
* Collaborate with seating suppliers and support overall vehicle development milestones and prototype/production build events
* Must have ability to perform feasibility studies, Check A-class surface and define craftsman ship target.
* Experience in DFMEA, DVP,DFA,DFM
* Meet project deliverables commitments and timeline
* Design of automotive component parts in CATIA V5/V6
* Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, and capability to drive offshore team
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
* Design experience in automotive industry
* Strong analytical and problem solving abilities
* Experience in delivering Production intent design and Drawings
* Experience in creating designs using CAD tools such as CATIAV5,V6, 3D Experience
* Good verbal and written Communication Skills
* Experience in Agile Methodologies added advantage.