Discipline Chief - Systems Engineer; Onsite

Discipline Chief - Systems Engineer (Onsite)

Date Posted:

Country: United States of America

Location: HNC
32: US096-Winston-Salem (Oak Plaza 190 Oak Plaza Boulevard , Winston-Salem, NC, 27105 USA

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position. The company will not seek an export authorization for this role.

Security Clearance: None/Not Required

Position Summary: We are hiring a Senior Principal Engineer (Systems Discipline Chief). The selected candidate must be able to develop and implement a Systems Engineering ecosystem for Commercial Seating and Furniture, overseeing design, development, training, and maintenance of Commercial Seating and Furniture systems engineering tools and workflows, ensuring their performance and functionality throughout their lifecycle. The role requires a deep understanding of Systems Engineering principles, systems integration, and proven expertise in usage of Systems Engineering tools.

The Systems Discipline Chief will work closely with cross‑functional teams to ensure processes and tools are in place to support CS&F full lifecycle systems engineering application.

• Collaborate with key Seating stakeholders to define system requirements and specifications, including Customer and OEM requirements and specifications.
• Design, integrate, and test complex systems, ensuring alignment with functional and performance requirements for Seating Programs.
• Conduct system analysis to identify issues, troubleshoot, and develop solutions.
• Support system deployment, operation, and maintenance, ensuring smooth and efficient functioning.
• Develop and implement system architecture, including new tools and processes.
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure compliance with safety and security standards.
• Provide ongoing support for system upgrades and performance improvements.
• Create detailed documentation, including system configurations, tests, and user manuals for Commercial Seating.
• Maintain an up‑to‑date understanding of emerging technologies and industry trends for Seating.

• Design and define the architecture for systems included in Seating Programs.
• Develop requirements, specifications, and interfaces for system components within Commercial Seating Programs.
• Evaluate system performance, identify potential risks, and ensure compliance with agreed standards.

• Analyze customer needs (OEMs and Customer) and translate them into system specifications.
• Ensure that requirements are traceable throughout the design and testing phases.
• Collaborate with various Engineering teams to resolve discrepancies and ensure alignment with system goals.

• Lead integration activities across subsystems and components within Seating Programs.
• Conduct verification and validation of key system requirements in Seating to ensure performance standards are met.
• Develop test plans and procedures, and troubleshoot issues during integration and testing phases.

• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with the development and deployment of system thinking within Commercial Seating Programs.
• Implement corrective actions for system‑level failures and anomalies for Seating Programs.
• Provide technical support and guidance to resolve system-related issues.

• Work closely with cross‑functional teams, including design, software, Product Support, and Quality assurance.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship for engineers and other team members as Systems Engineering matures within Seating.
• Communicate progress, risks, and challenges effectively to key stakeholders within the Business.

• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for system designs, requirements, tests, and integration processes within Commercial Seating.
• Prepare reports and presentations for both technical and non‑technical audiences.

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