Seat Complete Engineer

InDepth Engineering Solutions; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

InDepth Engineering Solutions is seeking a Seat Complete Engineer in Auburn Hills, United States, to lead the design, development, and delivery of automotive seating systems from concept through production.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and over five years of automotive engineering experience. The role includes responsibilities such as managing product lifecycle activities and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of automotive engineering experience, preferably in seating or interior systems.
• Strong knowledge of seat integration, vehicle packaging, and component design.
• Experience with FMVSS, ECE, DFMEA.

Responsibilities

• Design and integrate complete seat systems.
• Manage product lifecycle activities including BOM creation.
• Ensure compliance with FMVSS, ECE, and safety regulations.

Skills

Automotive engineering experience

Knowledge of seat integration

Proficiency in Siemens NX and Teamcenter

Problem-solving methods

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics Engineering, or related field (ABET-accredited)

Tools

Siemens NX

Teamcenter

Job description

InDepth Engineering Solutions, LLC | Full time

Auburn Hills, United States | Posted on 06/16/2026

We are seeking a Seat Complete Engineer to lead the design, development, and delivery of automotive seating systems from concept through production. This role ensures seat systems meet all safety, performance, quality, and regulatory requirements while supporting cost, weight, and efficiency targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and integrate complete seat systems, including structures, mechanisms, foam, trim, and related components.
• Manage product lifecycle activities, including BOM creation, engineering changes, and design releases.
• Ensure proper integration of seat systems within the vehicle architecture.
• Develop and support DVPRs, prototype builds, and production launches.
• Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for design and manufacturing issues.
• Collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams (design, manufacturing, quality, program management).
• Ensure compliance with FMVSS, ECE, and other applicable safety regulations.
• Drive cost reduction, weight optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Communicate program status, risks, and technical updates to leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics Engineering, or related field (ABET-accredited).
• 5+ years of automotive engineering experience, preferably in seating or interior systems.
• Strong knowledge of seat integration, vehicle packaging, and component design.
• Experience with FMVSS, ECE, DFMEA, and structured problem-solving methods.
• Proficiency in Siemens NX and Teamcenter (or similar CAD/PLM tools).