Magna
Automotive
LeadEngineer–SeatStructure
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“Lead Engineer – Seat Structure at Magna. Skills: Seat structure design, Mechanism design, Automotive technology. Lead design and development of seat structures. Lead development of seat mechanisms”
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving skills
Travel requirements
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
8+ years experience, Diploma/Bachelor's degree in mechanical/production/Automobile Engineering, Experience in automotive seat structure design, CAD expertise, GD&T expertise, PLM/Teamcenter expertise, Knowledge of regulatory standards, Knowledge of kinematics, Knowledge of engineering fundamentals
What You'll Do.
Lead design and development of seat structures
Lead development of seat mechanisms
Ensure manufacturability
Ensure packaging feasibility
Ensure compliance with customer requirements
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
Create tolerance stack-ups
Review tolerance stack-ups
Perform kinematic studies
Perform motion studies
Perform engineering calculations
Support physical testing
Collaborate with customers
Collaborate with suppliers
Collaborate with manufacturing
Collaborate with cross-functional teams
Conduct design reviews
Resolve technical queries
Manage product data in PLM/Teamcenter
Ensure timely closure of issues
Ensure delivery as per PDP milestones
Maintain lessons learned
Drive continuous improvement initiatives
Ensure workload planning
Ensure quality checks
Ensure adherence to processes
Ensure adherence to safety standards
Ensure clear communication of deliverables
Support cross-BU activities
Support travel requirements
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Customer collaboration; Supplier collaboration; Manufacturing collaboration
Communication Scope
Deliverables communication
Process & Methodology
PDP milestones
Full Job Description
**Job descriptions may display in multiple languages based on your language selection.** ## **What we offer:** At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are. ## ## ## ## **Group Summary:** Magna is an innovative leader in the development and manufacturing of high quality complete seating systems. Our solution includes seating structures, mechanisms and hardware, as well as foam and trim products for global automotive, heavy truck and bus industries. Our capabilities include market and consumer research; full concept development; design and engineering capabilities; testing, validation and world-class manufacturing. Our award-winning seating solutions are developed from consumer research, finding the ease of operation to be comfortable, convenient and connected. **Job Responsibilities:** Key Responsibilities: · Lead end-to-end design and development of seat structures and mechanisms, ensuring manufacturability, packaging feasibility, and compliance with customer and regulatory requirements (AIS, ECE, FMVSS). · Create and review 3D CAD models, 2D drawings, GD&T, and tolerance stack-ups as per standard design practices. · Perform kinematic/motion studies, engineering calculations, and validation including physical testing support. · Collaborate with customers, suppliers, manufacturing, and cross-functional teams; conduct design reviews and resolve technical queries. · Manage product data in PLM/Teamcenter and ensure timely closure of issues and delivery as per PDP milestones. · Prepare SORs, maintain lessons learned, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. · Mentor team members, ensur
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