Transforming the Future with Convergence of Simulation and Data

Seat Engineer - PSP 

Job Summary:

Our client in Windsor, ON is looking for a Seat Engineer - PSP. This is a contract position.

What You Will Do:

The Seat Engineer will be responsible for designing and developing automotive seating systems and components. The Engineer will define functional requirements, and develop system DVPR, DFMEA, and function models. The candidate will also be responsible for releasing component performance specifications, drawings and system validation. The successful candidate will be required to have interaction with other functional Engineering groups, suppliers, manufacturing plants and Purchasing.

Define parameters and standards of critical systems & integrate them into CAD design templates.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Specific prior design and engineering expertise for seating.
• Conceptual design for seating - parametric studies while fulfilling design functional targets.
• Develop initial packaging design for Seating system that meets design objectives.
• Generate initial designs that meets design targets and perform specific performance analysis.
• Understanding to Manufacturing Best practices and guidelines.
• Competitive benchmarking studies.
• Create and maintain design and analysis templates / requirements as standards change.
• Associative parametric modeling.
• CAD modeling and NX design templates automation set up.

Basics:

• BSME or BSEE or equivalent Bachelor of Science degree from an ABET accredited University is required.
• 5 years of experience. 
• Ability to understand and react to Multidisciplinary engineering fields.
• Strong Excel Skills.
• Ability to read lab procedures.
• Great communication skills.

Preferred:

• Experience with vehicle build and manufacturing is preferred; Relevant experience with Automotive Seat Engineering, Testing, Manufacturing and Assembly is preferred.

How You Will Be Successful:

• Envision the Future
• Communicate Honestly and Broadly
• Seek Technology and Business “First”
• Embrace Diversity and Take Risks

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefit Package
• Group Retirement Savings Plan (GRSP) with matching contributions
• Paid holidays and vacation time off
• Free training on all Altair products

Why Work with Us:

Altair is a global technology company providing software and cloud solutions in the areas of data analytics, product development, and high-performance computing (HPC). Altair enables organizations in nearly every industry to compete more effectively in a connected world, while creating a more sustainable future. With more than 3,000 engineers, scientists, and creative thinkers in 25 countries, we help solve our customer’s toughest challenges and deliver unparalleled service, helping the innovators innovate, drive better decisions, and turn today’s problems into tomorrow’s opportunities.

Our vision is to transform customer decision making with data analytics, simulation, and high-performance computing.

For more than 30 years, we have been helping our customers integrate electronics and controls with mechanical design to expand product value, develop AI, simulation and data-driven digital twins to drive better decisions, and deliver advanced HPC and cloud solutions to support unlimited idea exploration. To learn more, please visit altair.com

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Altair is an equal opportunity employer. Our backgrounds are diverse, and every member of our global team is critical to our success. Altair’s history demonstrations a belief that empowering each individual authentic voice reinforces a culture that thrives because of the uniqueness among our team.