PD Seat Complete Engineer

· Design, Develop, Release and Launch seat systems or components through GPDS (PRE-PSC to J1).

· QWCT (Quality, Weight, Cost, Timing) management for assigned parts.

· Attend program related meetings: To4, Seat complete, EMMs, TDRMs, supplier meetings, purchasing meetings, etc. Some of them should be led by the D&R Engineer.

· Develop and execute Seat system/component level Design Verification Plans, support vehicle/system level DVP, and ensure compliance to all System Design Specifications (SDS) and Federal Regulations including unique Export Market Requirements.

· Create and maintain a timing/Gantt chart (PDP) for assigned parts and project.

· Keep a prevent recurrence actions /lessons learned / required design rules list, and cascade to Core team.

· Coordinate with other areas to make sure design intent meets all requirements (Seat Complete, Seat Structure, Seat Features, Studio, Safety, Craftsmanship, VO, PVT, Supplier, Tool shop, Purchasing, Finance, Program, etc.)

· Lead integration of seating components into the seat system

· A Bachelor of engineering on: Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical, Industrial or related.

· MS Office expertise (including Project).

· Proficient English (Reading, listening and writing).

· Seat system or component parts design and manufacturing knowledge/experience.

· Product development and parts verification/validation experience.

· FEDE, ADS, FSMS, GPDS, E2KS and WERS systems knowledge.

· FMEA knowledge and Experience.

· Able to read and conceptualize 2D and 3D Engineering Drawings (including GD&T).

· Teamcenter, Tc VisMockup and CATIA (Basic) knowledge.  

Excellent Spanish/English communication skills.

· Excellent graphical communication skills (sketching).

· Able to explain complex engineering concepts to other areas: Studio, Program, etc.

· Structured problem solving and thinking.

· Proactive, Disciplined.

· Strong network and relationship builder.

· Go getter.

· Self-accountable for delivering results.

· Able to negotiate with other areas.

· Methodical but able to quickly analyze and take decisions.

· Out of the box, innovative, and resilient in the face of adversity.

· Ability and willingness to travel, as occasional travel will be required (Dearborn, Supplier sites, Ford assembly plant).