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Seat Design Release Engineer

Intellectt INCIrvine, CA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 6 Aug 2026

Quick Overview

Work Type
Hybrid
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Position Details:
  • Role: Seat Design Release Engineer
  • Location: Irvine, CA or Plymouth, MI
  • Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Description

We are hiring a Seat Design Release Engineer (DRE) with 5+ years of experience in automotive seating systems. The ideal candidate should have hands-on expertise in CATIA V6, seat component design and release, feasibility and packaging studies, and collaboration with suppliers throughout prototype and production builds. A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and strong knowledge of manufacturing technologies, plastic tooling, and metal tooling are required.

Major & Must-Have Skills
  • Design Release Engineer (DRE)
  • CATIA V6
  • Automotive Seating Design
  • Seat Component Release
  • Back Frame & Cushion Frame
  • Foam, Trim & Plastic Components
  • Feasibility & Packaging Studies
  • Manufacturing Technologies
  • Plastic & Metal Tooling
  • Supplier Collaboration
  • Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering
  • 5+ Years of Automotive Seating Experience

Skills

CATIA

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