Design Robustness Engineer

Description

• Prepare and maintain APQP/PPAP deliverables, including DFMEA, PFMEA, control plans, and process flow diagrams.
• Review CAD models and drawings for feasibility, manufacturability, and tolerance stack-up.
• Support DV/PV testing (foam compression, durability, function, comfort) and analyze results for compliance.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Supplier Development, and Program Management teams to ensure production and launch readiness.
• Provide timely feedback to DREs, product engineers, and plant leaders to drive design improvements and issue closure.
• Evaluate and quantify current design sensitivities (currently focused on two specific topics).
• Evaluate opportunities for next-generation structure design focused on robustness, cost savings, and innovation.
• Investigate concepts to minimize design sensitivities through design iterations, prototyping, small-scale trials, and full validation.
• Analyze field returns and warranty claims to identify trends and implement permanent corrective actions.
• Serve as the customer-facing technical contact for design reviews, warranty discussions, and validation updates.
• Participate in prototype builds, pre-production events, and launch activities; track and close issues using standard metrics.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in seat assembly, foam/urethane molding, and overall product quality.
• Investigate and resolve non-conforming or rejected seating components through root-cause analysis and corrective actions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent experience)
• Exposure to warranty systems, field issue analysis, and launch support.
• Experience with Tier-1 automotive suppliers in seating or interiors.
• Knowledge of seat comfort, ergonomics, and occupant safety.
• Ability to interpret DV/PV test results
• Comfortable working in both plant and office environments
• Familiar with quality tools (8D, 5-Why, FMEA, Fishbone)
• Experience in launch and production support (prototypes and issue resolution)
• Working knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, control plans, and process flows
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methods.
• Knowledge of seat assembly, foam molding, trim, structure, and mechanisms
• Proficient in CATIA V5 or NX; experience with PLM systems (Teamcenter, ENOVIA)
• 3 years in automotive seating, interior systems, product engineering (OEM or Tier-1)

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, benefits, and development opportunities within an international organization.
• A culture of technical excellence, continuous learning, and career advancement.
• Opportunities to collaborate with global engineering teams on high-impact programs.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance