Design Engineer
About this role
Grammer
We're looking for Visionaries, enablers and innovation drivers.
Breaking new ground. Realizing innovative ideas. Helping to shape the future of mobility. At GRAMMER, you can make a big difference - for yourself as well. As a global partner to the automotive industry, we are successful worldwide with our two divisions Automotive and Commercial Vehicles. Every day, we develop and produce systems for passenger car interiors as well as driver and passenger seats for offroad commercial vehicles, trucks, buses and trains. We shape the way people are mobile today and in the future. Bring your unique talents to the diverse GRAMMER community. More than 14,000 employees in 20 countries want to change the world together with you.
Design Engineer
Location (Hybrid, permanent/full-time): Changchun
What are your main tasks you can expect?
• Be responsible for new product development and new part design to ensure compliance with domestic (GB) and relevant international standards. • Lead technical feasibility analysis during project bidding and development phases, deliver 3D data, drawings and technical specifications to support manufacturing cost and quality targets. • Prepare and maintain BOM lists for new products, participate in first article quality release, and provide technical support for engineering changes. • Provide technical support for in-house manufactured parts and outsourced supplier parts; take part in supplier qualification audit and process collaboration. • Keep track of domestic and international standards in automotive interior and seating sectors, and deliver design solutions based on customer requirements. • Ensure design deliverables (BOM, drawings, technical documents, etc.) comply with the IATF16949 quality system and Grammer PDS process requirements. • Conduct cross-level technical communication with customers, production, quality and other departments to drive implementation of design solutions and resolve issues.
What qualifications do you bring with you?
• College diploma or above, major in Mechanical Design or other engineering-related disciplines is preferred. Minimum 2 years of mechanical design experience in automotive or industrial manufacturing industry. • Technical Competency: Proficient in 3D design software (CATIA, UG, AutoCAD, etc.); familiar with IATF16949 and APQP processes; knowledgeable in assembly, welding, plastic / machining and foaming processes. • Process & Tools: Familiar with Grammer Product Development System (PDS); capable of DFMEA application; able to prepare design deliverables including BOM and technical specifications. • Collaboration & Mentorship: Excellent cross-departmental communication and teamwork skills; capable of effective alignment with customers, production teams and suppliers; able to provide technical training for new hires. • Language: Able to use English as working language, handle English technical documents and international collaboration. • Soft Skills: Strong problem-solving and innovative thinking, capable of developing sound design solutions for customer requirements; highly responsible and self-motivated.