Seating Engineer

Canoo; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Canoo in Oklahoma City is seeking a Seating Engineer to lead complete seat system design and development for current and future programs, collaborating across cross-functional teams to balance form, function, and cost.

You will interpret CAE results, manage DFMEA/DVP&R documentation, and drive seating architecture in Catia 3DX while mentoring junior engineers and ensuring on-time, quality deliveries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in an engineering discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in seating structures & systems.
• Experience with Catia 3DX.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop the Complete Seat System for Canoo programs.
• Establish seat system architecture and functional feasibility.
• Collaborate with Canoo teams to balance form, function and cost.
• Mentor junior engineers on the seating team.
• Interpret CAE results and translate into design changes.
• Conduct supplier meetings to ensure design integrity and milestones.
• Manage design releases and sign-off.
• Develop information in Catia V6 environment.

Skills

Seating systems knowledge

DFSS methodologies

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in engineering

Tools

Catia 3DX

Job description

Job Purpose

As a Seating Engineer, you will be joining a highly motivated team of automotive engineers dedicated to bringing quality products to market on time, within budget and with exceptional quality.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for design and development of Complete Seat System for Canoo current and future programs
• Establish seat system architecture and functional feasibility
• Participate in iterative process with Canoo styling studio to deliver optimal balance of form vs. function vs. cost
• Mentor younger, less experienced members of the team.
• Interpret CAE simulation results and integrate recommendations into product design
• Conduct supplier meetings to ensure product design integrity and conformance to the statement of the requirements to meet vehicle development milestones and prototype/production build events.
• Responsible for design releases/signoff
• Collaborate with cross functional teams within the Canoo Vehicle Integration, Studio, Body, Restraints, Thermal, Interior and Manufacturing to ensure Seating system manufacturing and assembly feasibility and serviceability.
• Develop and manage system, subsystem, and component information through the Catia V6 environment
• Achieve customer driven (end user) system targets for luxury, function, cost and weight
• Utilize DFSS methodologies as appropriate during the design, validation and launch of the program.
• Responsible for technical documentation to include DFMEAs, DVP&R’s, ISO26262.
• Study impact of advanced seating technology solutions for introduction into Canoo vehicles.
• Conduct technical design reviews with cross-functional teams.

Required Experience

• Bachelor of Science in an engineering discipline.
• 3+ years of first-hand in seating structures & systems
• Experience with Catia 3DX.

Travel Requirements

• Some travel may be required.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, employees may be required to sit for prolonged periods of time, occasionally bending or stooping, lifting up to 10 pounds, and prolonged periods of computer use.

Reasonable Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Benefits

• Meaningful, challenging work that will redefine automotive landscape and make EVs available to everyone
• Equity Compensation
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Casual workplace with an unbelievable feeling of energy

Equal Opportunity Statement

Canoo is an equal opportunity-affirmative action employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, past or present military service or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

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