NA **Structural Design and Development:** · Design and develop the structural components and systems of automotive seating, including seat frames, backrest structures, headrests, and mounting brackets. · 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. · 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. · 2+ years of experience using 3D CAD software collaboratively (Catia V5/V6, 3DX, etc.) · 1+ year of experience in the production release process · 1+ 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** : 49941