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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Seat System Integration Engineer - **Company:** Ford Motor Company - **Location:** Dearborn, MI, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $65,100.0 - $166,200.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Systems Engineering, Data Integration, Gantt Charts, Solid Modeling, Systems Integration, Siemens NX, User-Centered Design, CATIA V5, Software Version Control - **Published:** July 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=6b2187c1dbfbd861 ## About the Role Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Aerospace, Mechatronics Engineering or similar. 2+ years of experience in automotive interior components or seating systems. Even better, you may have... Master's degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Aerospace, Mechatronics Engineering or similar. Proficient in CATIA V5/V6 or Siemens NX for spatial packaging, surface evaluation, and solid modeling. Strong understanding of GD&T, FEA principles, sheet metal stamping, plastic injection molding, and foaming processes. ## Description As a Seat Systems Engineer, you will own the end-to-end design, development, validation, and launch of complete seat systems for upcoming vehicle programs. You will bridge the gap between creative vehicle styling and hard manufacturing reality. Your work will directly impact vehicle safety, cabin comfort, and the overall customer experience. * The PD Engineer is responsible for managing product release CAD and BOM structures, including assembly positioning and mass attribute analysis. This role also includes facilitating supplier data integration and developing CAD studies to support and drive design improvements. * The PD Engineer is expected to understand and effectively utilize product check-in/check-out processes, version control, data release, and change management within Ford's PLM ecosystem. * The PD Engineer will perform feasibility analyses using CAD tools, including draft angle analysis, undercut detection, minimum bend radius validation for sheet metal, and clearance checks to support manufacturing and machining requirements. What you'll do... Lead the technical development of complete seat systems (structures, foams, plastics, mechanisms, and trim) from concept to Start of Production (SOP). Drive technical deliverables with Tier 1 suppliers, ensuring timing, quality, weight, and cost targets (QWCT) are met Partner with Design Styling, Studio Engineering, Crash Safety, and Manufacturing to package seats efficiently within the vehicle cabin. Coordinate with other areas to make sure design intent meets all requirements (Seat Complete, Seat Structure, Seat Features, Studio, Safety, Craftsmanship, VO, PVT, Supplier, Tool shop, Purchasing, Finance, Program, etc.) Define and execute the Design Verification Plan (DVP&R). Ensure 100% compliance with global safety regulations (FMVSS, ECE) and internal crash requirements. Root-cause and resolve technical anomalies during pre-production builds, including Buzz, Squeak, and Rattle (BSR) and craftsmanship issues. Design, Develop, Release and Launch seat systems or components through GPDS (PRE-PSC to J1). QWCT (Quality, Weight, Cost, Timing) management for assigned parts. Attend program related meetings: To4, Seat complete, EMMs, TDRMs, supplier meetings, purchasing meetings, etc. Some of them should be led by the D&R Engineer. Create and maintain a timing/Gantt chart (PDP) for assigned parts and project. 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