Mechanical Design Engineer (Heat Transfer, AC) Job Listing at Kelly Services in Northville, MI (Job ID 9422448)

Description

Position Title Senior Heat/Vent Engineer Job Grade Sr. Department Engineering Effective Date
(Job Description) 05/06/2024 Purpose Optimizing customer satisfaction by optimizing occupant comfort, ensuring ergonomic well-being, and adhering to safety and compliance standards while staying innovative in the automotive industry. Job Summary You will play a critical role in designing, developing, and enhancing seat comfort features and systems for the automotive industry. You will lead and contribute to projects aimed at providing top-tier comfort and satisfaction to automotive customers. This role requires a deep understanding of automotive seat design, ergonomics, and advanced technologies related to comfort. Job Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of seat comfort systems, including seat heating/cooling features, and other aspects related to occupant comfort.
• Initiate and Review DVPs & DFMEAs and create BOMs.
• Act as a Technical Liaison between Customer, Project Manager and the team in China.
• Understand customer requirements and create design based on customer requirements.
• Attend regular customer meetings.
• Continuously evaluate and improve existing seat comfort features to ensure they meet or exceed industry standards and customer expectations.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including automotive designers, engineers, and quality assurance professionals, to integrate seat comfort solutions seamlessly into automotive product development.
• Assess the capability of external labs to meet test requirements.
• Create prototypes and conduct testing to validate and refine seat comfort features, ensuring they meet stringent automotive standards.
• Maintain detailed documentation of design specifications, test results, and project progress, adhering to industry standards and regulations.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest automotive industry trends, technologies, and materials related to seat comfort engineering.
• Ensure that seat comfort features meet all relevant automotive industry standards, regulations, and safety requirements.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior comfort engineers specializing in seat comfort to foster professional growth and skill development.
• Conduct ergonomic assessments to optimize seat designs for comfort, posture, and long-term well-being of occupants.

  Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field.
• 5 Years of experience in automotive seat comfort engineering or a related field (Specify the number of years required).
• Strong knowledge of automotive seat design, ergonomics, and comfort principles.
• Proficiency in CAD software and FEA tools is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience with automotive OEM or Tier 1 suppliers is a plus.

Reporting Hierarchy Reports to:

• President

Quality Systems Requirements

• Health & Safety Policy / Disciplinary Policy / Violence & Harassment Policy
• Quality Policy
• Process Maps
• Quality Procedures and Work Instructions

Working Conditions

• Office and Engineering Environment
• Laboratory and Testing Facilities
• Manufacturing Plant Visits
• Occasional Travel
• Safety and Compliance Focus
• Staying Innovative
• Mentorship Responsibilities
• Computer-Based Tasks

Physical Requirements

• Sitting: Extended periods.
• Standing: Occasional.

 

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly® Engineering?

Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world's most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects or are looking for a long-term opportunity, we're here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

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