Seat Architecture/Package Engineer-Product Development

Ford Motor Company - Dearborn, Michigan

Position Summary:

Professional position utilizing engineering education and experience to engage in the development of Seat Architecture/Package Engineer. This includes all aspects of work including program management from pre-program through product implementation.  This position will be responsible for seat architecture and package of seat structures, seat complete and seat features into forward model programs.  This role will be located in Dearborn, Michigan and will interact with other engineers on the design team in a collaborative and innovative team environment.

 
Responsibilities:
 

• Develop new and innovative ideas in a highly technical and cross-functional team environment; develop the ideas into work plans and the product development process
• Lead and development of multiple advanced seat project work plans up to and through implementation readiness
• Will be responsible for the development of New and Advanced Seat Features and the subsequent project management work plans leading to implementation planning
• Will regularly produce design verification plans and reports and perform failure model effect analysis in the course of resolving design issues

Minimum Requirements:
 

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering. 
• 3+ years of work experience in automotive seats with demonstrated ability to package seats in vehicles with an emphasis on the following:
  • clearance zones, meet to metal principles, seat H-points, torso angles;
  • travel zones, recliner angles & kinematic seat movement;
  • seat comfort principles & seat complete packaging of components

 
Preferred Requirements:
 

• 5+ of experience in designing Seat Architecture and Package
• Experience with managing multiple tasks with multiple “customers” simultaneously
• Experience communicating clearly with engineers at several levels both in written form (spreadsheets and reports) and verbally (presentation at meetings)           
• Experience with development of project management work plans
• Experience with the innovation process
• Experience with applying Six Sigma principles (DMAIC/DFSS)
• Experience with analyzing and using statistical techniques & software
• Experience applying 8D problem solving methodology
• Experience applying DFMEA, DOE, and tolerance design tools
• Experience signing off on CAD models and drawings and related geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
• Experience with leading design reviews based on Failure Mode Avoidance
• Experience liaising with design studio and package engineering to ensure correct surfacing, package and theme

The distance between imagination and …. Creation.  It can be measured in years of innovation, or in moments of brilliance. And, it can be a road you start traveling right now.  When you join Ford Motor Company, your journey begins.  You become part of a team that is already leading the way, with ingenious solutions and attainable products – and it is always ready to go further.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.  Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Ford Motor Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status.
 

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Posted: 30+ days ago

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