Product Engineer

The Product Engineer is a hands-on lab based position that utilizes equipment, software and hardware to setup, run, and analyze thermal comfort related tests that evaluate and/or validate seating products for use.  This position reports up through the Comfort SMTE and ensures that tests are conducted safely, efficiently, correctly, and in accordance to published and/or provided specifications and requirements.

• Direct and conduct thermal comfort testing per customer test specifications using related equipment.

• Ability to apply fundamental knowledge of airflow and thermal comfort principles.

• Usage of data acquisition systems to collect test data.

• Responsible for test instrumentation set-up, calibration, and usage.  Instrumentation includes, but not limited to thermocouples/thermocouple mats, airflow test equipment, FLIR thermal camera, and thermal manikin.

• Clearly communicate complex data to technical and non-technical team members.

• Ability to work with cross-functional teams on creative solutions to thermal comfort problems.

• Supporting thermal comfort testing and analysis of prototype/production builds both on-site and remotely.

• Conduct post-test data processing and interpretation of results.

• Completion of any necessary testing documentation which may include calibration sheets, data sheets, test reports, video files, still photos.

• Maintains safe, secure, and clean work place by following 5S standards.

• Conduct some equipment maintenance and/or repair as applicable.

• Use Global Lab Information System (gLIMs) for test data and information.  Support test report process by uploading files, loading test data and information, provide test summary and observations.

• Interface with Adient product engineers and customers as required.

• Support test method development and/or continuous improvement projects as required.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

• 0-5 years of experience

• Experience with seating products preferred

• Analytical problem solving and design for assembly/manufacturing