Discipline Chief - Systems Engineer (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-12-11

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HNC32: US096-Winston-Salem (Oak Plaza 190 Oak Plaza Boulevard , Winston-Salem, NC, 27105 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position.​ The company will not seek an export authorization for this role.

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

Position Summary: We are hiring a Senior Principal Engineer (Systems Discipline Chief). The selected candidate must be able to:

The Systems Discipline Chief will be responsible for development and implementation of a Systems Engineering ecosystem for Commercial Seating and Furniture.   The role will include oversight in designing, developing, training and maintaining Commercial Seating and Furniture systems engineering tools, workflows; ensuring their performance and functionality throughout their lifecycle. This position requires a deep understanding of Systems Engineering principles, systems integration, and proven expertise in usage of Systems Engineering tools.   The Systems Discipline Chief will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure processes and tools are in place to support CS&F full lifecycle systems engineering application.

What you will do:

• Collaborate with key Seating stakeholders to define system requirements and specifications, including Customer and OEM requirements and specifications.

• Design, integrate, and test complex systems, ensuring alignment with functional and performance requirements for Seating Programs.

• Conduct system analysis to identify issues, troubleshoot, and develop solutions.

• Support system deployment, operation, and maintenance, ensuring smooth and efficient functioning.

• Develop and implement system architecture, including new tools and processes.

• Conduct risk assessments and ensure compliance with safety and security standards.

• Provide ongoing support for system upgrades and performance improvements.

• Create detailed documentation, including system configurations, tests, and user manuals for Commercial Seating.

• Maintain an up-to-date understanding of emerging technologies and industry trends for Seating.

System Design & Architecture:

• Design and define the architecture for systems included in Seating Programs.

• Develop requirements, specifications, and interfaces for system components within Commercial Seating Programs.

• Evaluate system performance, identify potential risks, and ensure compliance with agreed standards.

• Requirements Analysis & Management:

• Analyze customer needs (OEM’s and Customer)  and translate them into system specifications.

• Ensure that requirements are traceable throughout the design and testing phases.

• Collaborate with various Engineering teams to resolve discrepancies and ensure alignment with system goals.

• System Integration & Testing:

• Lead integration activities across subsystems and components within Seating Programs.

• Conduct verification and validation of key System requirements in Seating to ensure performance standards are met.

• Develop test plans and procedures, and troubleshoot issues during integration and testing phases.

• Risk Management & Problem Solving:

• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with the development and deployment of system thinking within Commercial Seating Programs.

• Implement corrective actions for system-level failures and anomalies for Seating Programs.

• Provide technical support and guidance to resolve system-related issues.

• Collaboration & Communication:

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including design, software, Product Support and Quality assurance looking.

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship for engineers and other team members as Systems Engineering matures within Seating.

• Communicate progress, risks, and challenges effectively to key stakeholders within the Business.

• Documentation & Reporting:

• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for system designs, requirements, tests, and integration processes within Commercial Seating.

• Prepare reports and presentations for both technical and non-technical audiences.

Qualifications you must have:

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