Senior Mechanical Engineering Lead - Airbag Systems(Hybrid)

ZF LIFETEC; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ZF Passive Safety Systems US LLC is seeking a Sr. Engineering Lead/Supervisor – Mechanical to join our team and drive the design, development, and validation of airbag modules and related components.

You will partner with cross-functional groups to ensure robust product realization and customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate holds a Master's in Mechanical Engineering with 4+ years of relevant experience, and is proficient in CAD/CAE, GD&T, DFMEA, VA/VE, AutoCAD, and Minitab.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in Mechanical engineering or related field.
• 4+ years in mechanical engineering roles with inflatable restraint systems.
• Experience with FMVSS226 and automotive safety standards.
• Proficient in CAD/CAE, GD&T, DFMEA, VA/VE, and drawing release.

Responsibilities

• Lead product design, development, and validation testing of IRS airbag modules.
• Prepare and specify engineering BOM and coordinate tool studies.
• Analyze test samples, write reports, and present results to customers and mgmt.
• Provide technical leadership and problem solving to manufacturing locations.
• Mentor engineers and manage documentation including DFMEA and DVP&R.
• Travel up to 30% domestically and internationally with a hybrid schedule.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Problem solving

Project management

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Minitab

CAE

DFMEA

VA/VE

GD&T

Job description

ZF Passive Safety Systems US LLC is seeking a Sr. Engineering Lead/Supervisor – Mechanical to join our team and drive the design, development, and validation of airbag modules and related components.

You will partner with cross-functional groups to ensure robust product realization and customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate holds a Master's in Mechanical Engineering with 4+ years of relevant experience, and is proficient in CAD/CAE, GD&T, DFMEA, VA/VE, AutoCAD, and Minitab.