Foam Specialist– Interior Seats

Key Responsibilities & Tasks:

• Expertise in design and manufacturing of foam pads of all rows of seat – Cushion/back/AR/HR foam pads
• Deep knowledge of foam tool design, manufacturing process (DFAM) and costing
• Create criteria sections confirming to comfort and packaging guidelines.
• Coordination with Style team for STO convergence to meet AAR requirement.
• Coordinate with JIT Integration and Trim team to define optimum attachment scheme to meet craftsmanship requirements.
• Responsible for initiating design solutions by meeting the STLA Design Practice requirements.
• Create DVPR/DFMEA for the Seat Foam and align with the supplier/team
• Create technical data sheet and RFQs for the new programs and assess new supplier competency
• Responsible for supplier and CFT convergence.
• CAD Data finalization and release per program milestones.
• Co-ordinate TKO sign-off processes and ensure targets are met.
• Responsible for quality improvements, weight reduction and cost reduction.
• Design support for the virtual validation teams (Impact, Durability and NVH) to meet various test requirements.
• Ensure completion of validation and DVP&R signoff as per STLA milestones

Post Diploma, B.E./B. Tech in Mechanical, Automobile, Production and Industrial Engineering

Project management and leadership skills

Software skill requirement:

6 to 8 years of product Design & development experience in automotive seating foams