Product Engineer - Mechanisms

Lear Corporation; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Lear Corporation is seeking a Product Engineer - Mechanism in Southfield, MI, to lead the design and development of seat mechanisms for a new automotive program. This role is on-site with the seat system provider in Southfield, MI.

You will drive concept-to-launch design, ensure compliance with vehicle requirements, and collaborate with global teams on new product designs and issue resolution. A strong background in mechanisms, DFx principles, and GD&T is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• 5–7 years' experience with automotive safety mechanisms in lead role (recliners/seat latches preferred).
• Strong understanding of mechanisms, motion, and kinematics.
• Experience with mechanical design tools and analysis for mechanism development.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and engineering activities for seat mechanisms from concept to launch.
• Ensure mechanism designs meet vehicle attributes, regulations, and program targets.
• Collaborate with structures and seat teams to integrate mechanisms into seats.
• Provide product support for existing mechanisms to drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Global Mechanism teams on new product designs and issue resolution.

Skills

Mechanism design

Root cause analysis

Data-driven decisions

Strong communication

Independent work

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

3D CAD

CAD modeling

Microsoft Office

Teams

Job description

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PRODUCT ENGINEER - MECHANISM

SOUTHFIELD, MI - IN-PERSON

As a member of the Seating Structures team, the 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:

• Lead the design, development, and engineering activities for assigned seat mechanisms from concept through launch.
• Ensure compliance of the mechanism design with all vehicle attributes, regulations, customer requirements, and specified program targets.
• Work closely with structures and seat complete teams on integration of mechanism(s) into seat system.
• Utilize disciplined engineering practices to deliver products with robust functionality, performance, and manufacturability.
• Provide product support to existing mechanisms in serial production to drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Global Mechanism teams on new product designs / issue resolution.

Your Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related degree.
• Minimum 5-7 years' experience working with automotive safety mechanisms in lead role; preferably discontinuous / continuous recliners and/or seat latches.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and intuitive understanding of mechanisms, motion, and kinematics.
• Experience using mechanical design and analytical tools in mechanism development.
• Perform engineering analysis (stack-ups, calculations, and design studies) as required.
• Incorporate DFA / DFM principles in product design utilizing strong understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Apply approved design guidelines, best practices and lessons learned into product designs.
• Proficient in related computer software including Microsoft Office Suite, Teams, 3D CAD viewing. CAD modeling preferred but not required.
• Solid understanding of metal and plastic component design, as well as metal joining processes (welding, riveting, fasteners, etc.)
• Working knowledge and application of GD&T principles.

• Mechanism product launch experience.
• Demonstrated root cause and problem-solving skills using proven techniques.
• Excellent verbal and written technical communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and make sound, data driven decisions.
• Occasional travel required within the US and internationally.

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