Foam Engineer I - Seating

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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

Preferred Knowledge & Skills:

• 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

Lear Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workplace.

Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.