Seating Lead Engineer ( Automotive Domain)

Desired Skills

Mechanical Engineering Degree qualified, or equivalent experience

preferred

• Strong understanding of automotive seating system design, materials,

and manufacturing processes.

• Knowledge and use of Problem-solving Techniques in the

development process (e.g 8D, 5 Why)

• Experience in DFMEA, Control Plan, Special Characteristics
• Previous experience of managing quality projects, technical and

process issues within a Project Team environment

• Experience of Product development/product

integration/manufacturing of materials used for seating system of the

vehicle

• A good understanding of change management processes
• Experience with CAD tools preferably 3DX - CATIA V6
• Core Tools (APQP: PPAP: DFMEA: Control Plan)
• In depth knowledge and experience in using 8D methodology
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Role & responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of interior seating systems and sub-systems for both new

programmes and model year actions in line with the programme timescale and deliverable cadence.

• o Build CAD concept
• o Define interfaces and boundary diagrams
• o Manage CAD update / releases in the system
• • Lead developments till component sign off (completion of DV for first application) delivering to

cost, quality, weight, attribute and timing.

• • Development & implementation of an efficient and effective design process (based on should

CST 2017 JD Ver 2.0

designs).

• • Lead the delivery of CAD geometry and functional requirements through the Virtual Series Phase on

time.

• • Coordinate FEA / CAD / TEST activities for in house and outsourced development.
• • Work with AVA team to update core AVA model based on development and geometry update.
• • Lead Evidence Based Engineering Reviews with the BCE Tech Centre groups.
• • Manage / liaise with other areas of Body Engineering, other functional areas, suppliers and the

Programme teams to ensure successful delivery, on time and to the committed cost.

• • Deliver the commodity plan to quality, cost and time, including maintaining the Worldwide

Engineering Release System.

• • Deliver the Engineering Advanced Product Quality Planning deliverables.
• • Coordinate the Management of Change Requests, expenditure forecasting and the relevant

supplier teams in support of delivery of the programme milestones.

• • Work on component and vehicle test plans, including detailed planning of test and development

stages through to sign off and support Engineering test teams with rectification of issues.

• • Assist in the resolution of issues with component engineering and vehicle attribute teams to

develop designs that meet requirements.

• • Ensure all appropriate Jaguar Land Rover standards are met through-out design maturation.
• • Provide input into new feature development.
• • Ensure all programme design solutions meet:
• o Programme targets for cost and weight
• o Legal regulations and Requirements Management & Design Verification documentation
• o Optical Quality and Premium Consumer Product Audit requirements
• o Keep all Technical documentation up to date including meeting minutes
• o Foundation and Programme Design analysis documents
• o Quality history and bill of design

Good to Have Skills

• Familiarity with seat safety systems (e.g., airbags, sensors, ISOFIX).
• Experience with premium vehicle programs and luxury interior design.
• Knowledge of global standards (FMVSS, UN-ECE, Euro NCAP).
• Ability to work across multiple sites and manage complex supplier
• relationships