Lead CAD Engineer (Seating)

​OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

• To develop seating systems and subsystems that meet all project specifications and requirements from concept to stable production at rate.

• This includes the creation of 3D geometry and the generation of 2D drawings that define products that meet or exceed the requirements set out in the product specification.

• The role includes participation in problem solving activities, seat build events, customer, supplier and internal meetings and other team events.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop 3D geometry for components and assemblies using Catia V5 or NX software

• Create complete and unambiguous 2D drawings that properly define the 3D geometry

• Apply geometric tolerancing and datum strategies to drawings in accordance with applicable standards

• Manage 2D and 3D data files within the Lear Product Lifecycle Management system (based on Teamcentre)

• Participate in releasing activities and meetings relevant to the project.

• Convert data files from native format to customer or supplier format - STEP, JT etc.

• Perform package studies to ensure robust system integration

• Perform and check tolerance calculations to ensure functional requirements are met

• Have working knowledge of legal, customer and Lear seating and safety requirements and ensure models comply with those requirements.

• Ensure the product is feasible to manufacture, by providing adequate tool access, removing blind operations etc.

• Participate in the building of Moment of Truth (prototype) seats and creating physical component mock ups.

• Support the Lear and customer manufacturing facilities in resolving technical issues

• Manage and coordinate and audit best cost country offshore tasks and project work

  HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Comply with all relevant HSE legislation and local policies and procedures.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Demonstrate behaviours consistent with Lear vision and values

• Ability to communicate effectively with peers, Lear leadership, suppliers and customers and represent themselves and Lear appropriately

• Ability to work effectively alone and within teams in a high-pressure environment

• A diligent and methodical approach to engineering and record keeping

• Flexibility to support key events outside of core working hours if necessary

• Flexibility to support key events at other Lear, customer, or supplier events if necessary

• Highly developed planning and organisational skills

• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to working in a team

• Ability to lead a small team either in the office or offshore

• Ability to assimilate information quickly and then take decisive action

• Demonstrate an enthusiasm for mechanical engineering and seat design

  KEY SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Essential:

• 5 years' experience using the required CAD software

• CAD 3D modelling to expert level

• CAD 2D detailing/ drawing creation

• Tertiary level STEM qualification or 5 years relevant experience.

• Ability to check and approve an engineering drawing

• Highly competent in MS-excel and PowerPoint     

Desirable:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering

• 5 years' experience in automotive seating

• 4 years' experience in plastic component design

• Driving license