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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

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