Sustaining Engineer - Telescopics

Hussey Seating Company; California; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hussey Seating Company seeks an experienced Mechanical Engineer to drive lifecycle management for telescopic seating products. You will lead design documentation, BOMs, and testing while coordinating with quality, procurement, and suppliers.

The role includes cost-reduction initiatives, product enhancements, and validating performance through analyses and prototyping. You will leverage 3D modeling (AutoCAD Inventor), ERP/PLM tools, and MS Office to support release processes, CAPA activities, and

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• PE license or desire to achieve is a plus.
• 2–10 years of related experience preferred.
• 3D modeling experience at mid to high level.
• Experience with AutoCAD Inventor is a plus.
• Prior structural design experience is a plus.
• Experience using rapid prototyping and product testing.
• Experience with ERP and PLM systems.
• Proficient with MS Office suite.
• Occasional short travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Life cycle manage telescopic seating line products through maintenance, enhancement, and value engineering initiatives.
• Develop and maintain design documentation, drawings, BOMs, test data, manuals, and related docs.
• Lead product and labor cost reduction initiatives in support of cost reduction goals.
• Provide technical field support on use, performance, quality and safety.
• Collaborate with Quality and Customer Service on CAPA plans.
• Work with Procurement and vendors to resolve sourcing issues.
• Design and develop product line enhancements / new line extensions from concept to release.
• Conduct analyses, calculations, testing to ensure performance requirements.
• Support team as technical reviewer and contribute to problem solving and planning.

Skills

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

FEA analysis

Structural analysis

AutoCAD Inventor

ERP/PLM systems

MS Office

Rapid prototyping

Travel flexibility

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

PE license (preferred)

Job description

## Description**POSITION OVERVIEW****:**Provide product life cycle support to the telescopic seating product line, including limited scope product enhancement and development. This role requires advanced problem-solving skills and the ability to work cross-functionally as well as with external suppliers and customers.**DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES****:*** Life cycle manage telescopic seating line products through maintenance, enhancement, and value engineering initiatives* Responsible for the development and maintenance of design documentation, drawings, BOM’s, test data, technical manuals, and all other related technical product documentation* Lead product and labor cost reduction initiatives in support of annual corporate cost reduction goals* Provide technical field support related to use, performance, quality and safety of telescopic seating products. Work closely with Quality and Customer Service to develop Cause and Corrective Action plans for product related quality issues* Work with Procurement team and vendor base to resolve product and material sourcing issues* Design and develop product line enhancements / new product line extensions from concept through production release* Conduct analysis, calculations, testing, etc. to ensure designs meet performance requirements* Support broader team as a technical reviewer and participate in problem solving, planning, strategy, etc. events**COMPETENCIES****: (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)*** Customer focused problem solver* Superior ability to achieve anticipated results in a fast-paced environment. Ability to plan, prioritize, make commitments, and manage several concurrent projects through to completion on schedule* Can perform structural and stress analysis using hand calculations, spreadsheet tools and/or FEA.* Basic understanding of metal forming/joining, casting, machining, and molding/extruding plastics processes. Design and manufacturing knowledge of wood components and soft goods is a plus.* Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively with others in a team environment* Builds consensus with teammates by considering input and promoting trust between team members* Constructively challenges established practices to develop creative solutions or improve processes* Can readily adapt to changing scope and priorities**EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS****:*** BS in Mechanical Engineering or related degree. PE license or desire to achieve is a plus* 2 to 10 years’ experience in a related field preferred* 3D modeling experience – mid to high level capability. Experience with AutoCAD Inventor is a plus* Prior structural design experience is a plus* Experience using rapid prototyping processes and product testing* Experience with ERP and PLM systems* Proficient with MS Office suite* Occasional, short duration travel is required***Hussey Seating Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, marital status, veteran status or any other category protected by law.***