Seat Complete Design Release Engineer

Socket.dev; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking a Seat Complete Engineer to design, develop, and deliver vehicle seating systems across the product lifecycle. You will ensure safety, performance, and regulatory compliance while coordinating with design, manufacturing, and quality teams.

The role requires 8+ years in automotive engineering, ABET-accredited Mechanical Engineering degree, and experience with FMVSS/ECE. It offers collaboration across departments, BOM management, and opportunities for mentorship and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from ABET-accredited university.
• 8+ years of automotive engineering experience.
• Experience with global project management and cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with FMVSS and ECE requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and integrate seat structures, seat components, foam, trim and full seat systems.
• Handle product release lifecycle: create and maintain BOMs, manage design revisions using change management systems.
• Ensure successful integration of the seat system in the vehicle.
• Develop DVPRs and support both prototype and production builds.
• Analyze problems, lead root cause and troubleshooting on design and manufacturing issues.
• Implement interim and permanent corrective actions to design and manufacturing issues.
• Work closely with suppliers on the design, quality and delivery of seat parts.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to meet project goals.
• Oversee the full life of the seat product—from concept, through production, to end‑of‑life.
• Make sure all designs meet safety regulation, performance specifications and customer requirements.
• Drive weight and cost reduction initiatives.
• Communicate product status to leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Autonomy

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Willingness to learn

Education

ABET-accredited Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

Teamcenter/NX

Job description

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life‑saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.

As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.

Job Summary:

• The Seat Complete Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and delivering vehicle seating systems.
• This includes ensuring that seats meet safety, performance, and regulatory standards.
• The role involves working across different departments and managing the seat product from the initial concept through to production.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and/or integrate seat structures, seat components, foam, trim and full seat systems.
• Handle product release lifecycle: create and maintain BOMs, manage design revisions using change management systems.
• Ensure successful integration of the seat system in the vehicle.
• Develop DVPRs and support both prototype and production builds.
• Analyze problems,lead root cause and troubleshooting on design and manufacturing issues.
• Implement interim and permanent corrective actions to design and manufacturing issues.
• Work closely with suppliers on the design, quality and delivery of seat parts.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to meet project goals.
• Oversee the full life of the seat product—from concept, through production, to end‑of‑life.
• Make sure all designs meet safety regulation, performance specifications and customer requirements.
• Drive weight and cost reduction initiatives.
• Communicate product status to leadership.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Demonstrated leadership skills, ability to work autonomously, excellent communication skills, positive attitude, willingness to learn, flexibility, team-player, and attention to detail.
• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
• Experience with global project management and leading cross‑functional teams.
• 8+ years of engineering experience in the automotive industry.
• Familiarity with seat complete integration and components.
• Understanding of components and physical integration in vehicle.
• Familiarity with FMVSS and ECE requirements.
• CAD Skills: Skilled in 3D modeling software (e.g., Teamcenter/NX).
• Design quality methods such as DFMEA to identify and prevent potential issues early.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.

Compliance Notice:

Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Drug Screening Requirement:

As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug‑free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre‑employment drug screening as a condition of hire.