Seat Systems lead Engineer

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 DVPDFADFM

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 CATIAV5V6 3D Experience

Good verbal and written Communication Skills

Experience in Agile Methodologies added advantage.