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Senior Design Engineer – Seat, Structures & Mechanisms

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Foster City, CA
120K-130K Annually
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Foster City, CA
120K-130K Annually
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Lead engineering design for large-scale product development, create specifications, conduct analyses, and negotiate with suppliers. Drive innovation and efficiency.
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Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio (USA) with Engineering Centers in Pune, India and Yokohama, Japan, Goken is a global Engineering Services and Product Development company founded in 2004. We partner with OEMs and suppliers across the mobility space, as well as clients in non-mobility industries, to deliver innovative solutions and accelerate product development. 

At Goken, we embrace our motto of “Time to Innovate” by pushing boundaries, cultivating entrepreneurial thinking, and empowering individuals who thrive on tackling challenges, embrace fresh ideas, and are driven to create solutions that shape the future. This mindset fuels our mission and empowers our teams to solve complex problems, deliver measurable value, and move our clients and industries forward.

Our Vision is to empower associates to drive innovation and lead meaningful change wherever it’s needed, ensuring we stay ahead of the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow. Our Mission is to build trust that fosters greatness in our people, excellence in our clients, and positive impact in the communities we serve.

Goken offers a competitive compensation structure and benefits that support professional growth and personal well-being. We also foster a culture built on high performance, collaboration, continuous improvement, and ongoing professional development.

Summary: 

This role will support engineering design and development activities.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead and support the engineering activities for large scale product development programs by investigating feasibility, performing design using 3-D modeling software, conduct layout review and 2D drawing creation. 
  • Analyze and resolve complex problems independently or with minimal guidance.  
  • Create part specification requirements and BOM. 
  • Negotiate with surrounding component business units and suppliers.  
  • Perform cost analysis, strength calculations and material selection.  
  • Use best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve product and/or processes.  
  • Search new ways to increase overall efficiency, utilize up-to-date technology, and reduce design and parts costs 
  • Travel to client sites required.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 5+ years of experience designing Seats, structural components and Mechanisms
  • Education with the following specialties preferred: Mechanical, Mechanical Technology, Aerospace, Automotive, Manufacturing.  
  • Experience using Catia V5/V6 to create 3-D models and 2D drawings is required.
  • Experience in Automotive domain designing Seating, structural components and Mechanisms is required.
  • Proven experience engaging with cross-functional teams, with strong skills in layout negotiation and consensus building.
  • Strong understanding of DFM (Design for Manufacturing) required.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills. 
  • Proficiency in MS office.
California pay range
$120,000$130,000 USD

Goken is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and engaging workplace across all global locations. We value diversity and provide equal opportunities for career growth and professional development, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Top Skills

Catia V5,V6,3-D Modeling Software

Goken America Costa Mesa, California, USA Office

Costa Mesa, California , United States, 92627

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