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# Design Engineer III - Seat Design

- **Company:** Goken, Mark
- **Location:** Foster City, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $114,400.0 - $124,800.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** 3d Models, Microsoft Office, CATIA V5
- **Published:** October 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3478621004&tx=DT11404UHV&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* Minimum Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 5+ years of experience designing seats, structural or plastics components, and mechanisms.
 * Education with the following specialties preferred: Mechanical, Mechanical Technology, Aerospace, Automotive, Manufacturing.
 * Experience using Catia V5/V6 to create 3D models and 2D drawings is required.
 * Experience in the automotive domain designing seats, related structural components, and trims 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) is required.
 * Strong written and verbal communication skills.
 * Proficiency in MS Office.

## Description

* Lead and support engineering activities for large-scale product development programs by investigating feasibility, performing design using 3-D modeling software, and conducting layout reviews and 2D drawing creation.
 * Analyze and resolve complex problems independently or with minimal guidance.
 * Create part specifications and BOMs.
 * 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 products and/or processes.
 * Identify new ways to increase overall efficiency, utilize up-to-date technology, and reduce design and parts costs.
 * Travel to client sites as required.