Seating Expert: Metal Frames

SHANGHAI, CHINA – PERMANENT

Working for a first-class supplier of interior, exterior, seating, sealing & AVS, auto electronics, located in economic Powerhouse of Shanghai, with its sprawling metropolis and a global financial, economic, a cultural hub located on the east coast of China.

Job Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Seating Expert specialising in Metal Frames to join our Client’s team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in the development of structure platforms, ensuring the highest quality, functionality, and adherence to company standards. This role involves strategic planning, design guidance, problem-solving, and fostering continuous improvement within the team.

Responsibilities:

Assist in formulating the company’s structure platform development strategy in collaboration with management.
Provide design direction guidance and review of main nodes for structure design, enhancing quality, and ensuring alignment with functional/cost requirements.
Guide engineers in interpreting customer standards and relevant regulations to ensure compliance with TDM requirements in structure design.
Instruct engineers in analysing and formulating solutions for issues encountered in structure production and testing.
Develop structure design specifications and internal standards related to structure.
Summarise experience in structure design and development, share insights, and contribute to team training for continuous improvement.

Education/Work Experience Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree or above in mechanical/automotive-related majors.
Over 10 years of experience in structure research and development, including involvement in at least 2 new structure projects (with at least 1 global project) and comprehensive experience in front platform structure development.

Necessary Skills and Competencies:

Proficiency in reading and understanding English standards, with the ability to communicate in English with foreign experts or customers for professional and technical exchanges.
Strong problem-solving experience, capable of quickly addressing on-site problems, distinguishing their nature, and providing short-term and permanent countermeasures.
Rich knowledge of metal materials, including familiarity with the physical properties, chemical composition, and heat treatment processes.
Familiarity with tools such as DFMEA, DVP&R, PFMEA, control plan, 8D report, A3 report, and GD&T. Ability to guide the team in mastering these tools and perform dimensional chain tolerance analysis.
Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, Catia, and other relevant tools. Strong knowledge of CAD data and 2D drawings, with the ability to review and guide effectively.
Strong communication skills, facilitating smooth and efficient communication with superiors, subordinates, and leaders from other departments.
Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal.