We are looking for an experienced Design Lead – Seating System to support the design and development of automotive seating components, with a focus on head restraints and armrests. The role involves leading component design activities, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring product quality, performance, cost, and timing targets are achieved.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and development of seating system components such as head restraints and armrests.
- Create and review technical specifications, DFMEA, DVP&R, and related engineering documentation.
- Perform CAD modeling, packaging studies, clearance analysis, and design validation activities.
- Coordinate with CAE, manufacturing, supplier, and vehicle integration teams to ensure design feasibility and compliance.
- Support design releases, engineering change management, and project milestone deliverables.
- Drive quality, cost, weight, and performance improvement initiatives.
- Conduct manufacturing feasibility, assembly studies, and benchmarking activities.
- Provide engineering support for durability, crash, NVH, and regulatory validation requirements.
Qualifications
B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech in Mechanical, Automobile, Production, or Industrial Engineering.
Essential Skills
- 6–8 years of experience in automotive seating system design and development.
- Experience in component and system-level product development.
- Proficiency in CATIA/UG NX and PLM tools.
- Knowledge of DFMEA, DVP&R, design validation, and product development processes.
- Understanding of manufacturing processes related to sheet metal, plastics, foam, trim, and seat assemblies.
- Strong project coordination, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience working with automotive OEMs or Tier-1 suppliers is preferred.
Experience
6- 8 years
