Product Development Project Engineer - Seating Systems

Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, Goken America is an Engineering Services and Product Development company founded in 2004. At Goken America we strive to expand and deliver upon our company motto of “Creating Something Different”. We are continually striving to strengthen our organization, and are always seeking talented individuals who have a strong desire to work in an environment where they can make a difference.

Our “Vision” is to empower our associates to affect change wherever change is needed. Our “Mission” is that in building trust we foster greatness in our people, excellence in our clients and impact in our communities.

Goken America provides an excellent benefits package, one month of paid time off per year and a very competitive compensation plan. In addition, when applicable, we will also provide relocation assistance, temporary housing, visa support and other fringe benefits.

The Product Development Project Engineer – Seating Systems serves as a central resource for the delivery of Interior and Driver’s Environment systems with emphasis on driver comfort and ergonomics with regards to seats.

Duties include Design, CAD modeling, BOM structure development, Engineering Releases and development of Engineering Requirements & Verification plans for New Product Development. The role will also support Sustaining projects including current product manufacturing and field issues root causing and determining engineering resolutions. The individual will provide support during system and vehicle validation as well as travel to test facilities and build events at manufacturing facilities. They will work with Supplier Quality and Purchasing as the project moves through program gates from concept to production. Involvement may last throughout all stages of a product’s lifecycle including modifications, upgrades and maintenance of the product or product line for seats.

Responsibilities:

• Ability to perform as an experienced Seating systems engineer as a Lead engineer
• Responsibilities include leading the design and development of seat structures and anchorage systems, defining seat architecture, installation best practices and overseeing validation activities
• Needs to have working knowledge of seats design, FMVSS regulations, seating systems test procedures and seat structure CAE analysis methods
• Will work mainly on Seat systems with interfacing on different systems such as Instrument Panels, Steering Wheels, Door Trims, Hard Trims, Soft Trims, Plastic and Rubber parts
• Ability to understand and help define seating systems comfort requirements
• Propose solutions for seating systems performance improvement
• Learn new Technologies and incorporate into products
• Work closely with Industrial Design team for Surface and Texture development of seat cushion fabric material
• Ability to work closely with Ergonomics team and Vehicle Architecture teams
• Engineering support for current production concerns
• CAD model and 2D print creation in NX/Team Center environment
• Support supplier requested design changes and help resolve quality concerns with guidance from experienced engineering team member
• Creation of DFMEAs and DVPs with guidance
• Work closely with Program teams to follow Product Development Process to delivery designs
  
  
  
  

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Computer Science
• At least 5 years of experience in product design/development for Seating systems
• Knowledge of global seating regulations
• Experience with seat frame structures, suspension systems, and restraints
• 3D modeling experience (NX preferred)
• Ability to lead complete seat work
• Ability to mentor team members
  
  
  
  

Goken America (“Goken”) is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other applicable protected basis under federal, state, or local law. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

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