Seat Structure & Mechanisms Product Engineer

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SEAT STRUCTURE & MECHANISM PRODUCT ENGINEER

SOUTHFIELD, MI – WORLD HQ - IN-PERSON

As a member of the Seating Structures team, the Seat Structure & Mechanisms Product Engineer will be responsible for developing seat structure & mechanisms for a new automotive vehicle program.  This engineer will work on-site at the seat system provider in Southfield, Michigan.

The Role:

Your work will include, but not be limited to:

• Review, understand and document product requirements.
• Establish engineering design targets based on requirements.
• Give direction to product designer(s) to create/modify product designs to meet product targets.
• Perform hand calculations to verify product will meet targets.
• Work with CAE team to analyze product to verify conformance to targets.
• Problem solve and develop solutions to any issues identified by calculations, analysis, prototype and/or production builds, and product testing.
• Complete manual tolerance stacks for structural assembly and components
• Review and markup 2D drawings for all components and assemblies.
• Maintain an engineering open issues list. Update team members on project status.
• Attend or run regular meetings with customers and suppliers to review progress, issues, and deliverables.
• Prepare and present status reports with internal leadership.
• Collaborate and co-ordinate with other departments such as quoting/accounting, prototype fabrication, testing, quality control, and/or procurement.
• Identify inefficiencies and suggest improvements in product design, fabrication, and implementation process and suggest improvements.
• Work with component suppliers to resolve all issues.  Includes visiting supplier locations, especially during build events.
• Actively participate in all prototype build and testing.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Your Qualifications:

•  Excellent verbal and written technical communication skills.
• Ability to identify and creatively solve complex design and build issues. (Problem Solving techniques, such as Fault Tree Analysis etc. preferred)
• Ability to execute logical reasoning and decision-making.
• Basic understanding of metal and plastic component manufacturing processes, as well as metal joining processes
• Proficient in related computer software including Microsoft Office Suite, Teams, 3D CAD viewing
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering required.
• Five or more years of automotive seat structure engineering experience.

Bonus If You Have:

•  Multilingual – English & Spanish
• Sketching/ideation skills
• Detailed knowledge of automotive seating manufacturing processes
• Force/stress calculation skills
• GD&T knowledge and ability to specify on components and assemblies
• Seat structure and/or mechanism product launch experience
• Problem Solving techniques, such as Fault Tree Analysis etc.
• Utilize plant support & manufacturing experience to improve product designs

Lear Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workplace.

Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.