Complete Seat Engineer

Confidential; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company in Irvine, CA is seeking a Design Engineer to focus on the design and development of complete seating systems. The ideal candidate will have profound knowledge of automotive seating components and proficient use of CATIA V5/V6. Responsibilities include executing packaging studies and maintaining documentation. This full-time position offers opportunities to significantly impact the automotive design sector.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of engineering design & development concepts for automotive seating systems.
• Experience in design of seat and seat components.
• Ability to maintain engineering release and change documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform Complete Seat packaging study of seating components.
• Maintain and develop Design Validation Plans (DVP) and DFMEA.
• Prepare and maintain change documentation.

Skills

CATIA V5/V6 proficiency

Knowledge of automotive seating systems

Design of seat components

Understanding of tooling and manufacturing processes

Knowledge of regulatory requirements (FMVSS)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Thorough knowledge of engineering design & development concepts of automotive complete Seating system
• Very good proficiency in CATIA V5/V6.
• Experience in design of Seat and seat components e.g., Foam Headrest, seat plastic, Cables, Lumber and trim cover
• Relevant experience in Master Sections, Vehicle Integration, Vehicle packaging, Concept creation, assembly processes of various Seat parts.
• Knowledge and understanding of Tooling and seat manufacturing processes
• Prepare and maintain engineering release and change documentation
• Ability to perform Complete Seat packaging study of seating components
• Working knowledge of regulatory and certification requirements for seating system (FMVSS regulations)
• Maintain and develop Design Validation Plans (DVP), and Design Failure Mode Analysis (DFMEA)
• Good knowledge of seating system and component manufacturing processes

Seniority Level

Associate

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Design

Industries: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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