Senior Airbags Engineer

Job ID
130634
Job Type
Contract
Industry
Manufacturing
Location
Casa Grande, Arizona, United States
Talascend is currently seeking a Sr. Airbags Engineer for an opportunity in Casa Grande, AZ
 
RESPONSIBILITIES
 
  • Develop various airbags and their integration in the vehicle across the whole product lifetime: from system specification development, sourcing, packaging, drawing release, design validation, sub-system integration, ramp up, manufacturing support to post SOP maintenance.
  • Responsible for achieving product technical excellence as well as economical, timing and quality targets.
  • Improve the airbags commodity knowledge-based activities like teaching, feeding the guidelines and lessons-learned system, identify needs for future platforms, etc…
  • Work closely with the design studio, ergonomic, BIW and interior engineering teams to develop the optimum restraint system packages for occupant protection performance and interior styling.
  • Manage Tier 1 suppliers for both engineering development and program timing. Function as the main point of contact for all restraints design supplier interfaces.
  • Manage validation plan and test labs for sub-system integration. Supervise and occasionally perform the validation plan including the preparatory activities (parts deliveries, supervising test preparation and execution, logistic, parts inventory, etc…) for sub-system integration tests, attend testing, perform test analysis, make report and manage troubleshooting action plan when needed.
  • Provide expertise on restraint system design to meet all vehicle targets (performance, cost, timing, weight, Studio design, quality, manufacturing, etc…).
  • Support crash tests and vehicle homologation. Make sure parts are supplied with correct pedigrees for all crash test vehicles and other vehicle level validation and homologation needs.
  • Active participation into Integration DVP (L3 and L2 level – resp. In seat or OOP/TWG), from planning to testing and reporting.
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor’s degree and above in Mechanical Engineering or other related fields.
  • 3+ years’ experience in airbag engineering and in-depth knowledge about the design, including 1 year experience specifically related to Seat Side or Far Side Airbags, direct experience in automotive OEM and/or Tier 1 suppliers. 
  • Knowledge of latest technology advancement in the field of passive safety.
  • Enough CAD skills to package the component models into vehicle models, check interfaces with the rest of the vehicle and make or recommend small modifications if necessary. The ideal candidate should possess enough CAD skills to design simple brackets, fixtures, etc.
  • Deep understanding of Mechanical Engineering fundamentals: mechanics of materials, materials properties, dynamics, and biomechanics related to occupant safety, failure mechanics.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skill to apply the engineering knowledge to solving practical problems.
  • Experience using APQP processes (DVP&R, 8D, DFMEA, DRBFM).
  • Experience using GD&T and tolerance stack analysis (ASME or ISO).
  • Strong oral and written communication skills to be able to articulate highly technical issues for general audiences not in the crash safety field, such as top management, design studio, purchasing team, etc.
  • Strong ownership mindset to work independently and fulfill the tasks in a timely manner.
  • Excellent people skills to manage suppliers, push the envelope to develop optimal technical solutions, ensure timely delivery of all components.
  • Have strong ethics and diligence.
Preferred:
  • Knowledge of the latest technological advancement in the field of Airbags.
  • In-depth knowledge about the design and engineering of airbags.
  • 3+ Years’ experience at automotive OEM and 2+ years’ experience at Tier 1 suppliers.
  • Knowledgeable about DFMEA or DRBFM process.
  • Experience in program management.
  • Experience in testing (crash, airbag deployment, seats, IP and/or upper trims).
  • Knowledge of automotive crashworthiness legislation and attributes.
  • Knowledge of CAE analysis (e.g., LS-Dyna) and restraint system integration and optimization.
  • 6 sigma Green or Black Belt.
 
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We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.

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