Senior Product Engineer - Automotive Seating Systems

About the role

Lear is seeking an experienced Senior Product Engineer to support the development of premium automotive armrest and headrest systems for a key customer program. The engineer leads product development from concept through launch, turning customer requirements into robust, manufacturable and cost-effective solutions, working closely with customers, manufacturing plants, suppliers and cross-functional teams.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the development of armrest and headrest systems for automotive seating applications.
• Act as the technical owner of components throughout the full product development lifecycle.
• Translate customer requirements into engineering specifications and product solutions.
• Support feasibility studies, design reviews, validation activities and engineering changes.
• Coordinate development with manufacturing, quality, purchasing, testing, program management and supplier teams.
• Support prototype builds, testing, issue resolution and launch activities, including serial production issues.
• Ensure compliance with customer, quality, regulatory and manufacturing requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement on quality, performance, cost and manufacturability.
• Provide technical guidance to less experienced team members.

Required profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• At least 5 years of product engineering experience in the automotive industry.
• Strong experience with automotive interior products, preferably seating systems such as armrests, headrests, consoles, door panels or trim components.
• Experience managing components through development, validation and launch phases.
• Experience working directly with OEM customers and cross-functional teams.
• Legally authorized to work in the country where the position is located.

Required skills

• Knowledge of interior component manufacturing processes: foam, trim, plastics, metal structures and assembly.
• Knowledge of automotive product development processes: APQP, DFMEA, DVP&R and engineering change management.
• Strong technical problem-solving and project coordination skills.