Seating Engineer en Segula Technologies

Do you want to shape the world of tomorrow and work on innovative projects? Then you're a good fit for us! We are a global engineering group with 15,000 employees and 140 locations worldwide. With our services, we are driving the topics of energy efficiency, climate protection and decarbonization and developing tech industries into new dimensions.

In the United States, the world of SEGULA Technologies Experts revolves around industries such as automotive, software, energy and life sciences. As an independent player, we support OEMs and suppliers with personal engineering services. Take advantage of new opportunities and take on exciting tasks and attractive positions with direct customer assignment.

We are seeking an experienced Seating Engineer to support production operations, product development, and continuous improvement initiatives for automotive seating systems. This position requires strong technical expertise in seat assembly, foam and urethane molding, quality systems, and launch engineering within a manufacturing environment. 

• Investigate and resolve non-conforming/rejected seating components via root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Provide timely feedback to DREs, product engineers, and plant leaders to drive design improvements and closure.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Supplier Development, and Program Management for production/launch readiness.
• Review CAD and drawings for feasibility, manufacturability, and tolerance stack-ups.
• Support DV/PV testing (foam compression, durability, function, comfort) and analyze results for compliance.
• Participate in prototypes, pre-production, and launches; track and close issues using standard metrics.
• Prepare APQP/PPAP deliverables (DFMEA, PFMEA, control plans, process flows).
• Drive continuous improvement in seat assembly, foam/urethane molding, and product quality.
• Serve as customer-facing technical contact for design reviews, warranty topics, and validation updates.
• Analyze field returns and warranty claims to identify trends and implement permanent fixes.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent experience)
• 3 years in automotive seating, interior systems, product engineering (OEM or Tier-1) 
• Knowledge of seat assembly, foam molding, trim, structure, and mechanisms 
• Experience in launch and production support (prototypes and issue resolution)
• Proficient in CATIA V5 or NX; experience with PLM systems (Teamcenter, ENOVIA) 
• Familiar with quality tools (8D, 5-Why, FMEA, Fishbone) 
• Working knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, control plans, and process flows 
• Ability to interpret DV/PV test results 
• Comfortable working in both plant and office environments 

Preferred Qualifications  

• Experience with Tier-1 automotive suppliers in seating or interiors.  
• Knowledge of seat comfort, ergonomics, and occupant safety.  
• Exposure to warranty systems, field issue analysis, and launch support.  
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methods.  

Why Join Segula Technologies? 

At Segula, you’ll work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of automotive innovation. We offer: 

• Opportunities to collaborate with global engineering teams on high-impact programs. 
• A culture of technical excellence, continuous learning, and career advancement. 
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and development opportunities within an international organization. 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.