Summary: As a Seating CAD Engineer, you will support, develop, and lead seating system integration activities within vehicle programs. Your role will involve delivering robust seating system designs that align with product integration and forward model architecture requirements while collaborating with internal teams and external suppliers. Key responsibilities include ensuring seating system strategies meet vehicle expectations, delivering high-quality CAD geometries, and managing supplier relationships. The position requires strong communication skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and familiarity with CATIA V6 / 3DEXPERIENCE toolsets. You will engage in cross-functional discussions to resolve design challenges and ensure compliance with engineering and regulatory requirements.
Job Title: Seating CAD Engineer
Location: Coventry
Employment type: FTC
Role Overview
As a Seating CAD Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting, developing, and leading seating system integration activities within vehicle programs. You will play a key role in delivering robust seating system designs aligned with product integration and forward model architecture requirements, working collaboratively across internal teams and external suppliers.
Key Responsibilities
- Support, develop, and lead Seating System Integration activities across product development programs
- Ensure seating system strategies align with overall vehicle and program expectations
- Collaborate closely with Packaging teams to define, review, and confirm system interfaces
- Work alongside internal CAE teams (Crash, NVH, Durability) to ensure designs meet performance and validation requirements
- Deliver high-quality Seating System CAD geometries (3D models and associated data) in line with design and packaging constraints
- Utilize CATIA V6 / 3DEXPERIENCE (3DX) toolsets for design, integration, and data management
- Conduct and support system validation activities to ensure compliance with engineering and regulatory requirements
- Study new concepts and refine or modify design intent in line with program needs
- Align design solutions with Core Team recommendations and overall vehicle strategy
- Engage with and manage suppliers, ensuring component feasibility, manufacturability, and timely delivery
- Contribute to cross-functional discussions to resolve integration, packaging, and design challenges
Desirable Attributes
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities within fast-paced project timelines
- Proactive and solution-oriented mindset
- Attention to detail with a focus on quality and delivery
- Familiarity with CATIA V6 / 3DEXPERIENCE (3DX) platform toolsets and collaborative environments
