Sr. Engineer - Design Lead Second Row
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Location: Southfield, MI 48076
Description:
Job Title: Sr. Engineer - Design Lead Second Row (1152-1)
Location: Michigan
Position Type: Contract
Company: eShocan
Role Overview:
eShocan is seeking an experienced Senior Seating Engineer, Trim and Foam Specialist to lead the design and development of foam and soft-trim for world-class vehicle seating systems. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise, a hands-on approach, and a passion for automotive innovation. This role requires excellence in both styling and function while working in a fast-paced environment. The selected candidate will also act as a mentor to junior engineers.
Key Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Education:
This is an exciting opportunity to work on state-of-the-art seating systems in an innovative and high-performance team. Apply now to be part of this journey!
Location: Michigan
Position Type: Contract
Company: eShocan
Role Overview:
eShocan is seeking an experienced Senior Seating Engineer, Trim and Foam Specialist to lead the design and development of foam and soft-trim for world-class vehicle seating systems. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise, a hands-on approach, and a passion for automotive innovation. This role requires excellence in both styling and function while working in a fast-paced environment. The selected candidate will also act as a mentor to junior engineers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Be a significant contributor to a world-class seating team.
- Develop industry-leading seating systems with a focus on luxury, craftsmanship, performance, safety, ergonomics, and functionality.
- Support the packaging, engineering, release, and launch of trim and foam assemblies for seating systems.
- Collaborate with trim shops and suppliers to ensure technical excellence and timely system delivery.
- Employ and develop effective tools and innovative approaches to support product development.
- Provide input to DREs regarding foam and trim feasibility, attachment strategies, and optimizations for weight, cost, performance, and durability.
Qualifications:
- 7+ years of experience as a technical engineer leading trim and foam development projects for automotive seating systems.
- Participation in at least 2 full vehicle programs from concept to production.
- Strong knowledge of complete seat trim and foam systems with a proven track record of technical excellence and program execution.
- Understanding of automotive seating trim and foam industry benchmarks, trends, and supplier competencies.
- Hands-on experience developing trim and foam DVP&Rs & DFMEAs.
- Experience in establishing and refining technical product specifications and timelines for accelerated SOP cycles.
- Proficiency in CAD software (CATIA 3DX) to create 2D/3D concept drawings, trim patterns, foam components, packaging layouts, and DFM studies.
- Ability to work cross-functionally with multiple vehicle system teams.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment.
- Passion for developing cutting-edge seating products as part of a dynamic team.
- Strong practical hands-on approach to complement theoretical knowledge.
- Design experience using CATIA 3DX.
- Exceptional technical abilities and communication skills (written & verbal) to collaborate effectively with multiple vehicle systems.
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a relevant discipline.
This is an exciting opportunity to work on state-of-the-art seating systems in an innovative and high-performance team. Apply now to be part of this journey!