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Seats Design Engineer (Long Beach)Akkodis • Long Beach, CA, United States
Seats Design Engineer (Long Beach)

Seats Design Engineer (Long Beach)

Akkodis • Long Beach, CA, United States
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Seats Design Engineer

Grand Rapids, MI

6-12 Month Contract To Hire

Akkodis is seeking Seats Design Engineer for a Contract job with a client in Grand Rapids, MI.

Rate : $60-$62 / HR; This may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Design and develop full structural assemblies, mechanical components and systems related to seat structure packaging within the seat trim outline.
  • Collaborate with industrial designers, ergonomists, and other engineers to optimize the structural package for efficient use of space within the vehicle cabin.
  • Conduct feasibility studies, create 3D models, and generate detailed engineering drawings using CAD software.
  • Ensure compliance with safety standards, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications.

Structural and Mechanism Design and Integration :

  • Design and refinement of new seat structures, including front seat structures, and rear row structures.
  • Design and integration of mechanical mechanisms for seat adjustments.
  • Conduct kinematic and dynamic analyses to optimize the performance and reliability of seat mechanisms.
  • Validate functionality of mechanical systems through simulations and proof of concept physical prototypes.
  • Predict the system durability throughout the life cycle of the product.
  • Collaborate with electrical and mechatronics engineers to ensure seamless integration of mechanical components with electronic and other control systems.
  • Keep up to date with latest structural trends across the automotive seating industry, including new joining techniques, recliner and track design, new structural materials etc.
  • Work closely with suppliers and tool shops to ensure structural design is manufacturable.
  • Comfort and Ergonomics :

  • Understand the implications of structural design into new seat design and offer structural solutions for complex comfort problems.
  • Develop and optimize seat structures to support cushioning systems to enhance comfort for occupants.
  • Conduct research and analysis to understand human factors and ergonomics in seating design.
  • Incorporate features such as adjustable lumbar support, heating & ventilation, massage and armrests to improve seating comfort.
  • Collaborate with suppliers and material experts to select appropriate materials for structural development.
  • Core Seat Design and Integration :

  • Close collaboration with studio team to deliver accurate A-surfaces
  • Work closely with seat complete engineers to ensure softer components are well supported in all areas.
  • Validation and Testing :

  • Develop specifications for components or new designs where a test specification may not already exist.
  • Develop test plans to validate early prototypes for performance, durability and strength of seating systems.
  • Develop test plans to validate the complete seat performance across all documented specifications, legal, industrial and internal.
  • Collaborate with simulation engineers to conduct virtual testing and simulations for performance optimization.
  • Analyze virtual results and implement findings into product
  • Collaborate with test facilities to perform physical testing, offering expertise and knowledge to assist with set up and execution of tests.
  • Analyze test data, identify issues or areas for improvement, and propose design modifications.
  • Documentation and Reporting :

  • Create detailed engineering documentation, including specifications, design guidelines, technical reports.
  • Create and track detailed DVP&R.
  • Create and maintain SCCAF documentation and DFMEA and collaborate with manufacturing to transfer to PFMEA.
  • Prepare and deliver technical presentations to internal teams, clients, and stakeholders.
  • Stay updated with industry trends, emerging technologies within the automotive industry and the potential for incorporating non-auto ideas and products.,
  • Stay updated with all regulatory, industrial, insurance and internal requirements related to automotive seating.
  • The minimum requirements we seek :

  • B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
  • 7+ years of experience designing, developing, and releasing seating system or components.
  • 7+ years of experience using 3D CAD software collaboratively (Catia V5 / V6, 3DX, etc.)
  • Experience in the production release process
  • Experience in a factory setting launching a new product?
  • Experience working with seat structure suppliers & tool shops
  • Solid understanding of welding and welding techniques.
  • Advanced knowledge of steel material characteristics in terms of strength, formability and joinability.
  • Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

    Benefits offerings include but are not limited to :

  • 401(k) with match
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision
  • To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit https : / / www.akkodis.com / en / privacy-policy .

    The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and / or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable :

    The California Fair Chance Act

    Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

    Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

    San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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