Seat Design Engineer - Automotive

yWe are seeking a highly experienced Senior Mechanical Design Enginee r with expertise in Automotive Seating Systems and Body-in-White (BIW
) design. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of automotive design experienc e leading product development from concept through production. This role requires strong proficiency in CATIA V5/V6, extensive knowledge of automotive regulations, manufacturing processes, system integration, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality vehicle systems

• sDesign and develop automotive seating system
  s from concept through mass production
• .Design seating components including sheet metal, plastic, and surrounding structural part
  s
• .Create and maintain 3D models, 2D drawings, and 3D annotations (3DA
  ) using CATIA V5 and CATIA V6, including advanced surface modeling
• .Develop designs considering vehicle packaging, styling, performance, manufacturability, and regulatory requirements
• .Ensure compliance with FMVS
  S,
  EC
  E, and occupant safety regulations
• .Apply Design for Manufacturing (DFM
  ) and Design for Assembly (DFA
  ) principles throughout product development
• .Collaborate with cross-functional teams to conduct design reviews, module-level integration, and issue resolution
• .Coordinate offshore engineering activities and ensure timely delivery with high quality
• .Mentor engineering teams and drive continuous quality improvement initiatives
• .Support DFME
  A,
  DVP&R, and Functional Safety activities throughout project milestones

• sSupport Body-in-White (BIW) projects from feasibility through production launch
• .Lead system integration activities for upper body and underbody structures
• .Define and mature critical body sections while optimizing packaging and structural performance
• .Develop and execute BIW component designs using industry best practices
• .Interpret CAE simulation results and implement design improvements
• .Collaborate with customers and suppliers on closures, structural interfaces, and system integration
• .Track engineering deliverables against program milestones using KPI-based project tracking tools
• .Optimize designs for cost, mass reduction, joining methods, formability, and manufacturability
• .Recommend and implement design improvements to enhance product performance and reduce costs
• .Ensure robust and on-time delivery of Body System content throughout the product development lifecycle

• sBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
• .10+ year
  s of automotive product design experience
• .Strong experience in Automotive Seating System
  s design and development
• .Experience supporting Body-in-White (BIW
  ) engineering programs from feasibility through production
• .Expert proficiency in CATIA V5 and CATIA V6, including surface modeling, 3D modeling, 2D drafting, and 3DA
• .Thorough understanding of FMVS
  S,
  EC
  E, and occupant safety regulations
• .Strong knowledge of DF
  M,
  DF
  A, GD&T, tolerance stack-up analysis, and automotive manufacturing processes
• .Experience supporting DFME
  A,
  DVP&R, Functional Safety, and engineering validation activities
• .Ability to interpret CAE analysis and incorporate simulation recommendations into product designs
• .Excellent communication, leadership, supplier coordination, and project management skills

• sExperience working with OEMs or Tier-1 automotive suppliers
• .Knowledge of PLM systems and engineering change management processes
• .Experience leading global or offshore engineering teams
• .Strong understanding of APQP, PPAP, product launch, and automotive development processes