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Location:

Southfield, MI, US

Senior Product Engineer - High Voltage Connectors

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Lear Corporation is the leading Tier 1 automotive supplier serving all of the world's major automotive manufacturers with our world-class automotive seating and automotive electrical products. Our products are developed and produced by a diverse, talented team of more than 165,000 people. With operations in 39 countries, Lear operates in every major automotive manufacturing region in the world. For our globally positioned and successful teams, we are looking for dedicated talents with zest for action and enthusiasm. If you love challenges, want to experience development opportunities unrestrained, and want recognition that pays off, then you've come to the right place with Lear.

SENIOR PRODUCT ENGINEER HIGH VOLTAGE CONNECTORS
SOUTHFIELD, MICHIGAN LEAR EAST CAMPUS/WORLD HEADQUARTERS

Reporting to the Manager of Product Development, the Senior Product Engineer (connectors) will be responsible for managing the 3D model development (30% of day) along with 2D print development and library release (25% of day) lab validation support (20%).

Leads the engineering activity for assigned programs to ensure that products meet customer and Company specifications and that program milestones are achieved. Responsible for coordinating and monitoring the engineering process and for providing direction as required. Will typically be responsible for managing or leading a group of support engineers.

This role will emphasize on high voltage connector development to implement roadmap deliverables. Regular communication with customers, vendors and global engineering teams is expected.

Development activities includes, but are not limited to:

Performing DFMEAs, material selection, managing FEA and making design changes, drawings and stack-ups, plant support (design for manufacturing), oversee validation activities and service manuals

Advantages of working at Lear Corporation in our Connection Systems group:
The group is organically growing.
There are numerous opportunities to create new products in emerging megatrend market space.
You will have exposure to the other product teams (wire-harness, electronics, electrification, connectivity, etc...) and witness firsthand how your products interact within the vehicles system architecture.

Must haves:
Knowledge of Connector Industry Design Criteria (both low and high voltage)
Self-motivated communicators
Information sharing
Able to work within a diverse global team with varying levels of experience.
Able to mentor Jr. Engineers
Knowledge of CAD (CATIA V5, Solidworks, UG); Able to use CAD as a design review tool at a minimum
Lead a team composed of designers and lab technicians to the desired project design goals.
Able to follow APQP processes for project documentation

Bonus:
A background in metallurgy
CATIA V5 design experience

Lear Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workplace.

Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.

Nearest Major Market: Detroit

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