Product Development Engineer-Seat Complete
Core
Design, develop, release, and launch complete seat systems and components for automotive vehicles, managing quality, weight, cost, and timing from concept to production.
Role type
Senior IC product development engineer (automotive seating)
Builds
Complete seat systems and components for Ford vehicles
Domain
Automotive manufacturing / Interior systems engineering
Required skills
Mechanical/Mechatronics/Electrical/Industrial Engineering background, CAD design and analysis, product lifecycle management, cross-functional team leadership, supplier data integration, GD&T interpretation, feasibility analysis
Preferred skills
Master's degree, FMEA experience, product verification/validation, parametric CAD software proficiency (CATIA, Solid Edge, Solid Works, Teamcenter)
Technologies
CATIA, Solid Edge, Solid Works, Teamcenter, VisMockup, MS Project
Responsibilities
Design and launch seat systems through Global Product Development System (GPDS), manage Quality/Weight/Cost/Timing, lead program meetings and supplier integration, execute Design Verification Plans, maintain timing charts and design rules, coordinate with internal/external stakeholders, manage CAD/BOM structures and change management, perform feasibility analyses using CAD tools
Seniority
Mid-level IC (2+ years experience)