FCA · 1 month ago
Design Lead - Seat Complete Integration
Auburn Hills, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expFCA is seeking a Development Lead to join their Interior Seating team at Stellantis. This role will act as a technical leader and mentor, ensuring robust engineering execution and timely delivery of program milestones while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
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Responsibilities
Provide guidance and oversight to DREs on seat system components (structures, plastics, trim, foam) and complete seat assemblies
Ensure compliance with Stellantis engineering standards, specifications, and regulatory requirements
Drive issue resolution and risk mitigation across subdisciplines
Support program timing, cost, and quality objectives through proactive planning and execution
Interface with suppliers, manufacturing, quality, and purchasing teams to ensure seamless integration of seat systems
Facilitate communication between engineering teams and JIT suppliers for complete seat delivery
Champion best practices in design, validation, and launch readiness
Identify opportunities for innovation and efficiency in seat system development
Act as a coach for DREs, fostering technical growth and problem-solving skills
Support onboarding and training for new engineers within the seating team
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
Minimum of 8 years in automotive seating engineering or related discipline
Strong knowledge of seat structures, plastics, trim, foam, and JIT assembly processes
Proven track record in leading technical teams or supervising engineers
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities
Strong communication and leadership skills
Proficiency in CAD tools and PLM systems (e.g., CATIA, Teamcenter)
Preferred
Experience in design of seat headrest and armrest
Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
Benefits
Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage
Generous Paid Time Off
Competitive Retirement Savings Plans
Income Protection & Insurance Options
Company Vehicle Lease Program
Family Building Benefit
Support for Your Growth and Giving Back
Company
FCA
FCA is one of the largest technology integrators in the field of fiber optic systems for building optical teletransmission networks.
51-200 employees
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