Design Engineer - Automotive Seating Systems

About the role

• We are looking for skilled Design Engineers with experience in automotive seating development to join our engineering team in Gothenburg.
• The opportunities involve the design and development of various seating components and systems, from foam and upholstery to mechanical structures, plastic components, mechatronics and comfort features.
• Depending on your technical background, you will contribute to one or several areas of automotive seat development.

What to expect

• Design and develop automotive seating components and systems using CATIA.
• Work with technical areas such as:
  • Seat foam, cushions and backrests
  • Seat structures and mechanical components
  • Plastic components, GMT and Isofix
  • Seat mechanisms and easy entry systems
  • Seat ventilation and comfort features
  • Upholstery, trim and headrests
• Seat integration and structural support
• Create and update 3D CAD models, assemblies and technical drawings.
• Manage engineering data and design documentation using Teamcenter (TCE).
• Participate in design reviews and support technical problem-solving activities.
• Collaborate with Lead Engineers, suppliers and cross-functional development teams.
• Support design modifications, engineering releases and product maturity activities.
• Ensure designs meet technical, quality, manufacturing and integration requirements.

What you should bring along

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Product Development or a related technical field.
• Experience in automotive mechanical design, preferably within seat development or seating components.
• Hands-on experience with CATIA.
• Knowledge of Teamcenter (TCE) and engineering documentation processes.
• Understanding of automotive product development, design reviews and engineering releases.
• Experience with one or more seating areas, such as foam, structures, plastics, upholstery, mechatronics or comfort systems.
• Previous experience with an automotive OEM or Tier 1 seating supplier is highly valuable.
• Strong technical problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Fluency in both Swedish and English is required, along with strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work on-site in Gothenburg.