Seat Plastics Product Development Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled Seat Plastics Product Development Engineer to join our team in Naucalpan de Juarez, Mexico. As a key member of our product development team, you will be responsible for leading the design and release of plastics parts for new models or ongoing production development for the seat system.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, release, and launch seat plastics through GPDS (PRE-PSC to J1)
• Manage QWCT (Quality, Weight, Cost, Timing) for assigned parts
• Attend program-related meetings, including To4, Seat plastics, EMMs, TDRMs, supplier meetings, and purchasing meetings
• Develop and execute Seat component-level Design Verification Plans and support vehicle/system-level DVP
• Ensure compliance with all System Design Specifications (SDS) and Federal Regulations, including unique Export Market Requirements
• Create and maintain a timing/Gantt chart (PDP) for assigned parts and projects
• Keep a record of prevent recurrence actions/lessons learned/required design rules and cascade to the core team
• Coordinate with other areas to ensure design intent meets all requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical, Industrial, or related engineering
• 2+ years of experience
• MS Office expertise, including Project
• Proficient in English (reading, listening, and writing)
• Knowledge of seat system or component parts design and manufacturing
• Experience in product development and parts verification/validation
• Familiarity with FEDE, ADS, FSMS, GPDS, E2KS, and WERS systems
• FMEA knowledge and experience
• Ability to read and conceptualize 2D and 3D engineering drawings (including GD&T)
• Teamcenter, Tc VisMockup, and CATIA (Basic) knowledge
• Excellent Spanish/English communication skills
• Excellent graphical communication skills (sketching)
• Ability to explain complex engineering concepts to other areas
• Structured problem-solving and thinking
• Proactive, disciplined, and self-accountable for delivering results
• Strong network and relationship builder
• Ability to negotiate with other areas
• Methodical but able to quickly analyze and take decisions
• Out-of-the-box, innovative, and resilient in the face of adversity
• Ability and willingness to travel, as occasional travel will be required