Headrest Engineer

Kforce's client in Foster City, CA is seeking a Headrest Engineer who will work closely with multi-functional teams including Industrial Design, Vehicle Engineering, Purchasing, Reliability, Packaging, Quality, Manufacturing & Safety.

Duties include:

• Design for Manufacturability (DFM), and Design for Assembly (DFA), statistical tolerance analysis techniques, functional dimensioning, and geometric tolerancing, preparing and checking 2D drawings
• Overall mechanical component and system design from concept to shipment
• Developing design and analysis capability in house
• Documenting and communicating designs, trade-offs, and status updates
• Developing test and validation plans
• Strong analytical/problem solving skills and general mechanical engineering analysis
• Strong materials knowledge; good understanding of different materials and grades
• Ability to articulate design issue quantitatively both verbally and with documentation
• Solid 3-D CAD skills, including significant experience with Catia v6. Seat system packaging, kinematics and modeling capability necessary
• Demonstrated ability in metallic and composites part design
• Working knowledge of finite element analysis theory and general mechanical engineering analysis
• Outstanding skills and experience leading automotive seating design and development projects
• Demonstrable excellence designing seat components, particularly headrest assemblies
• Emphasis on seating structures and complete seat expertise demonstrated over multiple projects
• Experience in a team environment and being self-motivated to close design issues
• Flexibility and comfort working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that is prone to change

Able to demonstrate the ability to design systems to meet seat headrest requirements:

• FMVSS requirements
• Safety requirements, including design considerations that influence HIC scores
• IHS requirements
• Comfort requirements
• Modal/NVH requirements
• Operational strength

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

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