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# Senior Design & Release Engineer, Complete Seat

- **Company:** Bertrandt US Inc
- **Location:** Novi, MI, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Computer Aided Three-Dimensional Interactive Application (CATIA), Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Software Requirements Analysis, System Testing
- **Published:** May 31, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=d63d4e34289a671b

## About the Role

Do you have experience in System testing?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree in engineering?, * Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering from an ABET (EAC) accredited university

 * 8+ years experience in engineering complete seat systems thru all development phases
 * Strong background in product design, engineering analysis, and development
 * Experience with Catia software system and pulling in and cutting sections in data.
 * Understanding of complete seat system requirements
 * Experience in DV/PV testing phase for complete seat systems
 * Fast resolution of open issues for complete seat systems
 * Strong understanding of the quality process from DFMEA, PFMEA and Control plans
 * Proficient ability to read, speak, and understand English
 * Take direction from the lead engineer or engineering group manager to modify components for engineering/design/safety requirements.

## Description

The Complete Seat Design and Release Engineer will support engineering, testing, issue resolution, supplier coordination, launch builds, part updates, B-Release activities, manufacturing feasibility, DV/PV testing, and onsite build support.

 * Contracted position for 6 - 12 months
 * Work with Supplier(s) to ensure proper upload of data into the OEM system
 * Part updates and changes to existing parts / assemblies needed to support manufacturing feasibility, part performance improvements, and/or changes to interfacing components /systems.
 * Obtain B-Release for complete seat system parts
 * Work with supplier to ensure tooling timing supports downstream deliverables
 * Support complete seat systems commodity DV/PV testing and lead the issue(s) resolution
 * Support supplier builds
 * Support onsite OEM builds Issue resolution for all open complete seat issues thru build phase(s)


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