Lead Design Engineer

Role & responsibilities

• Design & develop complete Seat Restraint Systems including seat belts, buckles, retractors, pretensioners, load limiters and anchorages. Knowledge of restraint system product development lifecycle.
• Design & release Restraints using CATIA V5 and PLM software.
• Perform packaging studies, tolerance stack-up, kinematic analysis, DFMEA and DFM/DFA reviews.
• Ensure compliance with AIS, CMVR, ECE R14/R16 and FMVSS occupant restraint regulations.
• Coordinate with Body, Vehicle Integration, CAE, Testing, Manufacturing and suppliers.
• Create and manage engineering drawings, DFMEA, DVP&R, reports and release documentation.
• Support prototype builds, validation testing, root cause analysis and benchmarking activities.
• Ensure engineering deliverables are achieved on time and within budget from concept to launch.
• Represent OEM CoC and coordinate with restraint system suppliers. Act as SPOC for seat restraint development

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering, Automotive Engineering or related field.
• professional experience in automotive Seat Restraint System Design & Development
• Extensive experience with CATIA V5/V6 and PLM tools
• Strong knowledge of restraint systems, GD&T, DFM/DFA, vehicle integration and validation
• Familiarity with AIS, ECE, FMVSS, occupant safety and crash regulations
• Good communication, teamwork, supplier management and problem-solving skills

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