Plastics CAD Engineer

​OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB:  

• To develop plastic components / assemblies for 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

• Working and developing A class surface models to concept design level.

• Design plastic components to achieve tooling feasibility.

• Design interfaces with other seating components / assemblies (foam, trim, frame..).

• Create 2d drawings applying GD& T and datum strategies from 3D geometry to 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 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.

• Support, coordinate and audit best cost country offshore tasks.

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 assimilate information quickly and then take decisive action

• Demonstrate an enthusiasm for mechanical engineering and seat design

KEY SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Essential:

• Ability to design plastic components for tooling feasibility.

• 2 years' experience using the required CAD software

• CAD 3D advanced surfacing.

• CAD 3D solid modelling

• CAD 2D detailing/ drawing creation & GD&T

• Tertiary level STEM qualification or 5 years relevant experience.

• Ability to read an engineering drawing.

• Ability to use MS office suit applications.

Desirable:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering

• 5 years' experience in automotive seating

• 2 years' experience in plastic component design

• Highly competent in MS-excel and PowerPoint

• Driving license

  OTHER INFORMATION  

• This role offers an optional (non-contractual) Hybrid working arrangement, whereby the candidate can work a minimum of four days at the Coventry office and 1 day from home.

• We offer core hours when working onsite of Monday to Thursday - 10am to 3pm must be worked in the Waterman Road office. Outside of the core hours worked in that day, the remaining hours of work can be worked from home.

• A total of 8.5 hour per day with an additional half an hour lunch break. Friday hours 7:45 to 12:45 (no lunch break). The standard, full working week is 39 hours.