Product Engineer I

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Lear, a global automotive technology leader in Seating and E-Systems, enables superior in-vehicle experiences for consumers around the world. Our diverse team of talented employees in 38 countries is driven by a commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and sustainability. Lear is Making every drive better™ by providing the technology for safer, smarter, and more comfortable journeys. Lear, headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, serves every major automaker in the world and ranks #186 on the Fortune 500.

The Role

Key responsibilities include the following:

Support the launch of new seating systems components from conception until product launch

Integration of foam, trim, plastics, structures, and other non-JIT components into the final seat complete assembly

Responsible for foam design and engineering and component releasing:

Seat Foam complete BOM management

Engineering Changes release

Issue and manage engineering changes to implementation

Issue and manage design requests for drawing and 3D updates

Facilitate design for manufacturing meetings to assure the manufacturability of the foam pads.

Facilitate engineering profile gate/design reviews

Technical internal and external competitive benchmarking

Support and participate in prototype build and reviews.

Willingness to travel locally, interstate, and internationally

Conduct / participate weekly design reviews.

Present technical A3 in ASIA & Global BEP presentations.

Supports the implementation and maintenance of Quality and Environmental Management Systems (QMS/EMS) and Lear’s 7 Key Elements (Health & Safety) to ensure customer satisfaction, continual improvement, and sustainability through active participation.

Performs other tasks and/or responsibilities as assigned of a similar nature or level.

Qualifications

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering graduate.

May have at least 2-3 years’ experience in similar environment; preferably automotive related industry

Good analytical communication, organizational, logic, creativity, and interpersonal skills.

Skills/Knowledge in Computer Aided Design CAD applications, quality systems, automotive related background, and product designs.