Foam Engineer I - Seating

Lear Corporation•Southfield, MI

About The Position

We work hard for the people who work for us. We champion our teams. We foster collaboration, inclusion, respect and excellence. What we are trying to say is we want to be more for you. We are your path to a better career, a better future, and a better you. Our teams have invented groundbreaking technologies, flawlessly manufactured millions of products and earned a long list of awards. Year after year, we are one of the World's Most Admired Companies. Our teams are the secret to our success. They are empowered, inventive and inclusive. Passionate about their craft. Driven to succeed. Because we all understand that we must work together to win. Are you ready for a better career? A better future? We're Lear For You. FOAM ENGINEER I - SEATING DIVISION SOUTHFIELD, MI The Role: Reporting to the engineering manager, the Foam Engineer I will be tasked with the design and engineering of foam seating pads for automotive and other transportation customers. Responsibilities include, but not limited to: Interaction with seat complete, trim, comfort, safety, durability and other engineering disciplines Communicate timing, progress and applied engineering and design principles applied internally and to the customer Support regulatory government and customer requirements

Requirements

Strong communication skills and ability to create and deliver formal presentations
Analysis and interpretation of data
Bachelor’s degree in chemical/mechanical/materials engineering or related field

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Polyurethane foam materials, design guidelines, interaction with seat complete and testing standards
Seat foam design knowledge of seat cushion / back foam and automotive requirements
Technical background in urethane/polymer materials, tooling, and processing
Technical background in Polyurethane formulation and their relation to automotive seating pad applications
Experience design and engineering products to meet automotive standards and internal criteria
Knowledge of new automotive material specification development and approval
Experience working with design/product engineering to optimize material performance and type
Experience with supplier development process and relations to support automotive seating
Experience supporting R&D programs on advanced technology and application to seating
Working knowledge of physical testing on products related to seating
Automotive specification interpretation and application
Support of cost optimization initiatives
Program Management of key deliverables and timing to meet strict automotive requirements

Responsibilities

Interaction with seat complete, trim, comfort, safety, durability and other engineering disciplines
Communicate timing, progress and applied engineering and design principles applied internally and to the customer
Support regulatory government and customer requirements

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