Mechanical CAD Engineer – Automotive Seat

EDAG Group; Göteborgs kommun; On-site; SEK 480,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

EDAG Engineering Scandinavia AB is seeking a Mechanical CAD Engineer with Automotive Seat experience to drive design from concept to release, collaborating across engineering teams and ensuring manufacturability. You will develop 3D/2D CAD models in CATIA V5, focusing on seat components such as foam, cushions, trims, and related assemblies, while coordinating with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Fluency in English is required; Swedish language skills are highly meritorious and the role is

Qualifications

• Several years of experience as a Mechanical CAD Engineer within the automotive industry.
• Proven experience working with automotive seat components, such as foam, cushions, seat structures, bezels, trim parts, or related interior components.
• Strong hands-on experience with CATIA V5, including Surface Workbench and Advanced Surface Modelling.
• Experience working with Volvo Cars.
• Good understanding of automotive manufacturing processes and product development.
• Experience with TeamCenter / TCPLM / PLM systems.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across engineering teams.
• Excellent communication skills in English.
• Swedish language skills are considered highly meritorious.

Responsibilities

• Develop and release 3D and 2D CAD models using CATIA V5.
• Design and optimize seat-related components, primarily within CATIA Surface Workbench.
• Develop foam, cushion, trim and related seat components from concept to production.
• Ensure manufacturability, feasibility and compliance with engineering standards.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, purchasing, and supplier teams throughout the development cycle.
• Manage CAD data, drawings, and release processes.
• Support technical reviews and present design solutions to stakeholders.

Skills

English communication

CATIA V5

Surface Workbench

Advanced Surface Modelling

TeamCenter / TCPLM / PLM

Swedish language

Tools

CATIA V5

Surface Workbench

Advanced Surface Modelling

TeamCenter / TCPLM

Job description

Join EDAG Engineering Scandinavia AB – Certified Great Place to Work!

At EDAG, we are proud to be our customers' global mobility technology experts. As part of a global engineering network, we deliver innovative solutions to leading automotive manufacturers while maintaining a strong local presence in Sweden.

We are looking for a Mechanical CAD Engineer with Automotive Seat experience to become the connector, coordinator and catalyst behind successful product development, driving collaboration across teams and leading design activities from concept to release.

About the Role

You will be responsible for the design and development of seat components, with a particular focus on:

• Foam STD
• ISOFIX Bezels & Curtain/Plastic Flaps
• Foam IC S
• Main Cushions
• Mechanical Seat Foam Components

The role requires strong CAD expertise, close collaboration with cross-functional teams and the ability to independently drive design activities while ensuring high quality and manufacturability.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and release 3D and 2D CAD models using CATIA V5.
• Design and optimize seat-related components, primarily within CATIA Surface Workbench.
• Develop foam, cushion, trim and related seat components from concept to production.
• Ensure manufacturability, feasibility and compliance with engineering standards.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, purchasing, and supplier teams throughout the development cycle.
• Manage CAD data, drawings, and release processes.
• Support technical reviews and present design solutions to stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Several years of experience as a Mechanical CAD Engineer within the automotive industry.
• Proven experience working with automotive seat components, such as foam, cushions, seat structures, bezels, trim parts, or related interior components.
• Strong hands-on experience with CATIA V5, including Surface Workbench and Advanced Surface Modelling.
• Experience working with Volvo Cars.
• Good understanding of automotive manufacturing processes and product development.
• Experience with TeamCenter / TCPLM / PLM systems.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across engineering teams.
• Excellent communication skills in English.
• Swedish language skills are considered highly meritorious.

Who You Are

• Outgoing and proactive.
• Enjoy being the central point of coordination between teams.
• Strong team player with a leadership mindset.
• Structured, responsible, and solution-oriented.
• Comfortable handling and distributing information in a clear and organized way.
• Confident presenting technical information to stakeholders.
• Candidates must be currently based in Sweden.
• Applicants must already have the legal right to work in Sweden.
• Visa sponsorship is not available.
• Immediate availability is required, as the expected project start is Week 48 (W48).