Seat Design & Release Engineer Job Novi area,Michigan USA,Engineering

We are seeking an experienced Seat Design & Release Engineer to support complete seat system engineering, development, testing, and launch activities. This role will work closely with internal engineering teams and suppliers to ensure timely delivery, quality, and performance of seat systems throughout the product development cycle.

Key Responsibilities

Lead engineering activities for complete seat systems across all development phases
Collaborate with suppliers to ensure proper data upload and system integration
Manage part design updates, releases, and engineering changes for performance and manufacturability
Obtain B-Release approvals for seat system components
Support DV/PV testing
, validation, and issue resolution
Drive fast closure of open engineering and build issues
Coordinate with suppliers to ensure tooling and production timing alignment
Support supplier builds, pre-production, and production builds
Work with cross-functional teams to meet design, safety, and engineering requirements
Apply quality processes including DFMEA, PFMEA, and Control Plans

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering (ABET accredited)
8+ years of experience in complete seat system engineering
Strong expertise in product design, development, and engineering analysis
Hands-on experience with CATIA (including sectioning and data analysis)
Solid understanding of seat system requirements and architecture
Experience supporting DV/PV testing phases
Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on issue resolution

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with automotive OEM or Tier-1 supplier environments
Knowledge of VW systems and processes (nice to have)

Key Success Factors

Strong ownership of seat system development
Ability to drive issues to resolution quickly
Effective supplier coordination and communication
On-time delivery aligned with project milestones

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