We are currently seeking a Senior Engineer, Seating Systems. This position requires a professional with a responsibility for designing and developing the seating systems of a world-class vehicle in terms of both styling and function. Our ideal candidate exhibits a can-do attitude and approaches his or her work with vigor and determination. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate excellence in their respective fields, to possess the ability to learn quickly and to strive for perfection within a fast-paced environment.The ideal candidate would be someone who has experience working in a cross functional team involving multiple vehicle systemsRoleBe a significant contributor to a world-class seating systems engineering teamContribute to creation of industry-leading seating systems, with groundbreaking safety, comfort, craftsmanship, ergonomics, and functionalityEnsure successful packaging, integration, and release of selected advanced seat technologies into the design environment to meet all performance and reliability targetsWork interactively within a cross-functional marketing, design, and vehicle engineering team, placing priority upon the greater benefit of the vehicle above any one individual systemCollaborate with seating suppliers to ensure technical excellence and on time delivery of Lucid seating systemsAssist in developing performance specifications and tests for seat attributes, including strength, appearance, durability, and NVHEmploy and develop effective tools and an innovative approach to supporting the developmentQualificationsAt least 7 years of demonstrated experience as a technical engineer leading seating development projectsProven knowledge of complete vehicle seating systems and/or structures with demonstrable track record of technical excellence an program executionProven knowledge of safety regulations, FMVSS, ECE & ADR.Understanding of automotive seating industry benchmark, trends, and supplier competenciesHands on experience developing Seating Systems DVP&Rs & DFMEAsExperience establishing/improving technical product specifications and timelines to achieve an accelerated development cycle towards SOPExperienced in using CAD to create 2D/3D concept drawings, seating components, packaging layouts, and DFM studiesAdvantageousThe ideal candidate would be someone who has experience working in a cross functional team involving multiple vehicle systemsExperience with form trim plastics and materials including injection molding, tooling etc, highly preferredFlexibility and ability to adapt to achieve success in a fast-paced startup environmentA solid knowledge of structural performance, ergonomics, comfort, safety standards, and restraint systemsA solid knowledge of seat structural performance, seat mechanisms, ergonomics, comfort, safety standards, and restraint systemsA strong desire to create the very best product, working as an integral part of a very capable teamA practical hands-on approach to complement the theoreticalDesign experience operating with CATIA V6 3DA full program cycle experiences from concept to production launch in automotive seatingExceptional technical abilities paired with excellent communication skills (both written & verbal) to communicate effectively with the different vehicle systemsEducationBachelor's degree in Science in a relevant engineering disciplineMaster of Science in relevant discipline is preferred
