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Ford Motor Company Seat Mechanism SME/TS in China
As a Seat Structure Mechanism Engineer. your role will focus on the design, development, Validation, and optimization of the structural components and systems of automotive seating. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the creation of safe, durable, and efficient seating structures that meet industry standards and customer requirements.
Structural Design and Development:
Design and develop the structural components and systems of automotive seating, including seat frames, backrest structures, headrests, and mounting brackets.
Selection, Validation, and optimization supplier designed seat structure components including set Motor, latch, track, recliner.
Ensure compliance with safety standards, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications.
Collaborate with industrial designers, mechanical engineers, and material experts to optimize the structural design for performance, weight reduction, and cost-effectiveness.
Material Selection and Analysis:
Select appropriate materials for seating structures based on performance requirements, weight considerations, and manufacturing constraints.
Conduct material testing and analysis to ensure compliance with industry standards and safety regulations.
Validation and Testing:
Develop test plans and perform validation testing to evaluate the performance, durability, and safety of seating structures and seat components.
Analyze test data, identify issues or areas for improvement, and propose design modifications.
Collaborate with testing laboratories and internal teams to conduct physical and virtual tests, such as static and dynamic load testing, vibration testing, and crash simulations.
Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, including GB, FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards) and ECE (Economic Commission for Europe) regulations.
Collaboration and Project Management:
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including industrial designers, mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, and suppliers, to ensure seamless integration of structural components with other subsystems.
Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure timely delivery of projects.
Communicate effectively with internal teams, suppliers, and customers to address technical queries and ensure project success.
The minimum requirements we seek:
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
5+ years of experience designing, developing, and releasing one or more Seat structure components.
3+ years of experience using 3D CAD software collaboratively (Catia V5/V6, 3DX, etc.)
2+ year of experience in the production release process
3+ year of experience in a factory setting launching a new product.
Preferred Requirements:
Master's Degree in Engineering
Excellent understanding of GD&T standards
High level of expertise and proficiency with Catia, Enovia, or similar tools including drawing and modelling practices and methodologies
Hands-on experience building and launching automotive products.
Experience with Microsoft Office applications and other information management tools
Strong written and verbal communication skills
A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Certificate of Accomplishment from a recognized Design educational institution, or equivalent skills and expertise
Experience using Confluence, Jira, Asana, or other project management tools.
An eagerness to work cross-functionally in a dynamic environment where you are part of a high performing team.
A system approach to design and development with the desire and curiosity to strive for exceptional delivery execution and continuous improvement.
Requisition ID : 28220