Accessories Design Release Engineer, Seat Complete

Job Title: (Accessories Design Release Engineer, Seat Complete)
 
About Kyyba:
Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Farmington Hills, MI, Kyyba has a global presence delivering high-quality resources and top-notch recruiting services, enabling businesses to effectively respond to organizational changes and technological advances.
At Kyyba, the overall well-being of our employees and their families is important to us. We are proud of our work culture which embodies our core values; incorporating value, passion, excellence, empowerment, and happiness, creates a vibrant and productive atmosphere. We empower our employees with the resources, incentives, and flexibility that they need to support a healthy, balanced, and fulfilling career by providing many valuable benefits and a balanced compensation structure combined with career development. 
 
Job Description
WHAT YOU GET TO DO

Lead the development of cost, weight, and functionally efficient Seat Complete systems including integration of  JIT components, Foam, Trim, Structures, Heat and Vent.
Directly impact occupant comfort  being responsible for the design and release of the Seat complete, including supporting hardware and software.
Apply engineering disciplines and take on full responsibility for APQP documentation, including DFMEA, Engineering Specifications, DVP&R, Drawings, Control Plans.
Collaborate with Purchasing in the sourcing of new Seating components / systems, whether for material cost reductions or new platforms, conducting supplier technical reviews to ensure the best source for the product from a functional and financial perspective.
Create, specify, and release Seating components, working directly with our Vehicle Integration teams to ensure vehicle functional objectives are met.
Work with affected teams to ensure that accessories (like removable trim covers, heated and vented trim covers, audio accessories and more ) are properly accommodated by the Seat and Electrical systems.
Ensure compatibility with interfacing systems and components, including attaching hardware and joint design.
Manage changes to parts / systems and resolve all functional, durability, and assembly issues identified.
Deliver products to meet quality and reliability requirements and arrive on time for program milestones, with all necessary documentation and identification / labeling.
Lead Design Reviews for each component / system at required milestones.
Engage with Accessories, Body, Restraints,  Design, Manufacturing, Safety, Vehicle Integration (NVH, Vehicle Dynamics), and Vehicle Evaluation and Verification to deliver robust Seating systems to production that meet vehicle level performance and component requirements.
Ensure validation of the Seating system, reviewing test loads, set ups, reports, and results for both internal and external testing.
Create or assist in the creation of Product Assembly Documents and ensure joint development for your parts.
WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field is required.  Master's degree is preferred.
8+ years of experience in automotive Seating System engineering.
Applications-specific experience in at least 3 of the following areas / components:
Seat JIT Integration.
Seat complete FMVSS, IIHS and other 3rd party rating validation.
Seat foam and trim design.
Seat Structure design.
Strong product knowledge in steering rack components, tuning variables, and specification.
Strong understanding of occupant kinematics and their effects on vehicle validation.
Experience working with Catia V5 (opening and saving models / drawings, editing drawings, section cutting and taking measurements, etc.).  Modeling skills are also a plus.
Experience working within a PLM and releasing components and processing engineering changes.
Functional experience with all NHTSA / FMVSS, CARB, EPA, FCC, or other regulatory requirements.
Technical writing and documentation experience.
Ability to lead teams and meetings through technical tradeoffs and optimized solutions with attention to detail.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve common goals.
Highly adaptable and proactive, excelling in fast-paced start-up and new model launch environments.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Must have the ability to travel (up to 10%).
Must have the ability to lift up to 35 pounds.
Must have the ability to stand, walk, and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods.
Location: (Troy,MI)
Disclaimer: 
Kyyba is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Kyyba does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.”
It is the policy of Kyyba to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Kyyba at 248-813-9665
 
Rewards:
Medical, dental, vision
401k 
Term life
Voluntary life and disability insurance
Optional Pre-paid legal plan
Optional Identity theft plan
Optional Medical and dependent FSA
Work-visa sponsorship
Opportunity for advancement
Long-term assignment with opportunity for hire by client 
 
 
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