Seat Design Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Seat Complete Engineer to support the design, development, integration, and launch of automotive seating systems. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with seat structures, seat components, foam, trim, and complete seat assemblies, along with a strong understanding of vehicle integration, product development, and manufacturing support.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and integrate complete automotive seating systems, including structures, components, foam, trim, and assemblies.
• Manage product release activities, including BOM creation, engineering changes, and design revisions.
• Ensure successful seat system integration within vehicle platforms.
• Develop and support DVP&R/DVPR activities, prototype builds, and production launches.
• Investigate design and manufacturing issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure quality, delivery, and technical requirements are achieved.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams including Design, Manufacturing, Quality, and Program Management.
• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and customer requirements.
• Support weight reduction, cost optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide regular project status updates to leadership and stakeholders.

Do you have experience in Safety regulations?, Do you have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering?, * Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.

• Minimum 5 years of automotive engineering experience.
• Experience with complete seat systems, seat integration, and seating components.
• Strong understanding of vehicle packaging and system integration.
• Experience managing BOMs, engineering releases, and change management processes.
• Proficiency with NX and Teamcenter or similar CAD/PLM systems.
• Knowledge of FMVSS and ECE safety regulations.
• Experience with DFMEA and design quality methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and project leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting prototype builds, validation testing, and production launches.
• Familiarity with supplier management and component development.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in a global engineering environment.
• Background in cost reduction and weight optimization initiatives.

Keywords

Automotive Seating, Seat Complete Engineer, Seat Integration, Seat Structures, Seat Components, Foam, Trim, NX, Teamcenter, DFMEA, FMVSS, ECE, DVP&R, Product Release, BOM Management, Vehicle Integration, Root Cause Analysis, Manufacturing Support.

$75 - $80 an hour - Full-time, Contract