Division

R&D

Department

CV Design: Horizontal Engg

Level

L3

Functional Area

Seating and trim design

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Job Title

Asst. Manager

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Reporting

Functional reporting to        L2

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Background

i) Educational Qualification

Essential:

• B.E / B. Tech Mechanical Engineering from reputed University / Institute with minimum 70 % marks

ii) Experience

Minimum:  3

Maximum:  7

iii) Age Limit

Minimum:  25

Maximum: 30

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Job Role & Responsibilities

Role:   Seating system Design Engineer

• Design and detailing of Seating system Parts like
  • Cushion, backrest, Head Restraint
  • Seat structure
  • Sliding and reclining mechanism.
  • Seat belt, Foam, soft trims
• Co-ordination with CAE team for analysis of seat parts, able to interpret results and providing countermeasures.
• Co-ordination with testing for successful physical validation of seat, DFM/DFA resolution, styling dept. for design/mfg inputs.
• Co-ordination with other design teams related to mounting scheme of aggregate parts.
• VAVE studies.
• Root cause analysis and resolution for internal testing, field and production issues.
• Interaction with suppliers and toolmakers for the development of new product to achieve desired quality for the physical testing of design.
• Should have completed one seat project cycle

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Competency Requirements

Technical/ Functional:

• Product Design, detailing & development, metal, soft/hard Plastic, rubber
• Awareness of molds. Mfg. processes, Manufacturability of parts.
• DFMEA, DVP etc.
• Understanding of GD&T principles

Behavioral

• Initiative, Desire to Learn

• Effective communication skills
• Teamwork:  Ability to work collaboratively within team environment.

Specific expertise required for functional area:

• Exposure to relevant regulations, Design Standards preferred.
• Unigraphics NX- Expertise
• Awareness of tooling, Jigs & fixturing, Materials etc.
• Exposure to Trends in Manufacturing

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Likely sources

1. OEMs –   Preferred
2. Tier1 suppliers – Preferred
3. Service Industry –  ok