Seat Design Engineer

Seat Design Engineer

Location:

Irvine, CA

Compensation: $ - $ per year

• Prepare and execute design releases in the 3DExperience PLM system using CATIA V5/V6, including 3‑D models and 2‑D drawings.
• Design seat and seat components such as cushion frame, back frame, headrest, seat plastic, recliners, and track.
• Lead design FMEA studies, apply GD&T, and maintain change documentation.
• Perform complete seat packaging studies and vehicle integration, covering master sections, packaging, concept creation, and assembly processes of seat parts.
• Maintain and develop Design Validation Plans (DVP) and Design Failure Mode Analysis (DFMEA).
• Collaborate with OEM/Tier‑I engineers and suppliers to optimize cost, mass, joining methods, molding, and test performance.
• Interpret CAE simulation results and translate recommendations into product improvements.
• Define seating comfort targets and conduct feasibility studies, including craftsman ship target analysis.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and certification requirements for seating systems.
• Support prototype and production build milestones, meeting all deliverables and timelines.
• Communicate effectively with offshore teams.

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in automotive seating system and subsystem design and development.
• Strong proficiency in CATIA V5/V6 and experience with 3DExperience PLM.
• Experience designing seat components such as cushion frame, back frame, headrest, seat plastic, recliners, and track.
• Understanding of tooling and manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of vehicle integration, packaging, concept creation, and assembly processes of seat parts.
• Familiarity with regulatory and certification requirements for seating systems.
• Ability to develop DVPs and DFMEA.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and capability to lead offshore teams.
• Skill in defining seating comfort and comfort targets.