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.