About this role
Product Engineer - Mechanism
As a member of the Seating Structures team, the Product Engineer will be responsible for developing seat structure & mechanisms for a new automotive vehicle program. This engineer will work on-site at the seat system provider in Southfield, Michigan.
The Role:
- Lead the design, development, and engineering activities for assigned seat mechanisms from concept through launch.
- Ensure compliance of the mechanism design with all vehicle attributes, regulations, customer requirements, and specified program targets.
- Work closely with structures and seat complete teams on integration of mechanism(s) into seat system.
- Utilize disciplined engineering practices to deliver products with robust functionality, performance, and manufacturability.
- Provide product support to existing mechanisms in serial production to drive continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with Global Mechanism teams on new product designs / issue resolution.
Your Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related degree.
- Minimum 5-7 years’ experience working with automotive safety mechanisms in lead role; preferably discontinuous / continuous recliners and/or seat latches.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and intuitive understanding of mechanisms, motion, and kinematics.
- Experience using mechanical design and analytical tools in mechanism development.
- Perform engineering analysis (stack-ups, calculations, and design studies) as required.
- Incorporate DFA / DFM principles in product design utilizing strong understanding of manufacturing processes.
- Apply approved design guidelines, best practices and lessons learned into product designs.
- Proficient in related computer software including Microsoft Office Suite, Teams, 3D CAD viewing. CAD modeling preferred but not required.
- Solid understanding of metal and plastic component design, as well as metal joining processes (welding, riveting, fasteners, etc.)
- Working knowledge and application of GD&T principles.
- Mechanism product launch experience.
- Demonstrated root cause and problem-solving skills using proven techniques.
- Excellent verbal and written technical communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and make sound, data driven decisions.
- Occasional travel required within the US and internationally.
Lear Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workplace.