Seat Design Engineer

Job Title: Seat Design EngineerLocation – Irvine, CAKey words –  Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of 3 years of experience in automotive seating system and subsystem design and developmentThorough knowledge of engineering design & development concepts of automotive Seating systemVery good proficiency in CATIA V5/V6. Prepare and execute design release in the 3DExperience PLM system. Experience in creating 3D designs and 2D drawings (e.g. CATIA V5 only)Experience in design of Seat and seat components e.g. Cushion Frame, Back frame, Headrest, seat plastic and recliners and trackRelevant experience in Master Sections, Vehicle Integration, Vehicle packaging, Concept creation, assembly processes of various Seat parts.Knowledge and understanding of Tooling and manufacturing processesPrepare and maintain engineering release and change documentation Lead design FMEA studies and GD&TAbility to perform Complete Seat packaging study of seating componentsWorking knowledge of regulatory and certification requirements for seating systemMaintain and develop Design Validation Plans (DVP), and Design Failure Mode Analysis (DFMEA)Good knowledge of seating system and component manufacturing processesAbility to define seating comfort and define comfort targetActively engage with Automotive OEM / Tier-I design engineers to collaborate on design projects for trading off cost, mass, joining methods, molding and testing performance.Propose and promote design improvement approaches including cost reduction and design optimizationComplete and release Seating system, sub-system and detail designsInterpret CAE simulation results and integrate recommendations into product designCollaborate with seating suppliers and support overall vehicle development milestones and prototype/production build eventsMust have ability to perform feasibility studies, Check A-class surface and define craftsman ship target.Meet project deliverables commitments and timelinesDesign of automotive component parts in CATIA V5/V6Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, and capability to drive offshore team