My name is Bipasa, and I'm reaching out from Intellectt Inc. regarding an exciting contract opportunity for a Seat Design Release Engineer based in Irvine, CA with one of our prestigious clients.
I would love to connect and discuss this opportunity in more detail. Please feel free to share your updated resume at bipasa.s@intellectt.com
Job Summary
We are seeking a Seat Design Release Engineer (DRE) with strong experience in automotive seating system design and product release. The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise in CATIA V6, automotive seating components, and the complete product development lifecycle from concept through production.
Job Title: Seat Design Release Engineer (DRE) Location: Irvine, CA
Key Responsibilities
Design and release automotive seating components using CATIA V6.
Develop and execute seating system requirements for passenger vehicles.
Design and release seat components, including back frames, cushion frames, foam, trim, and plastic parts.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers to support prototype builds, validation, and production launches.
Perform feasibility studies, packaging analysis, and design optimization.
Ensure designs meet quality, performance, cost, and manufacturing requirements.
Apply knowledge of plastic and metal manufacturing/tooling throughout the design process.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
Minimum 5 years of experience in automotive seating design and release engineering.
Hands-on experience as a Design Release Engineer (DRE).
Strong proficiency in CATIA V6.
Experience with automotive seating systems and component development.
Good understanding of manufacturing processes, plastic and metal tooling, and product feasibility analysis.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting prototype builds and production launches.
Strong communication and collaboration skills in a cross-functional engineering environment.