Design Lead – Seating System

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.

• 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.

B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech in Mechanical, Automobile, Production, or Industrial Engineering.

• 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.

6- 8 years