Mechanical Design Engineer for Seats

What to expect:

• Create fully constructed 2D and 3D CAD models for all seat variants (1st class, 2nd class, foldable/tip‑up, lounge).
• Maintain native CREO models, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with project interfaces (carbody, C‑rail, air duct installation space).
• Ensure CAD models are free of critical errors, including modeling inconsistencies or open solids.
• Design key components including: seat structure & cantilever systems, armrests/handrails, back panels & trims, upholstery, foam, and coverings (trim development).
• Develop kinematics for adjustable and folding mechanisms, ensuring functional chains are validated.
• Apply correct material specifications (e.g., CR780Y980T-CP, CR420LA, CR380LA).
• Design joining solutions using MAG welding, screwing, and adhesive bonding according to relevant standards.
• Incorporate feedback from prototype builders, customers and series suppliers.
• Participate in technical review rounds led by the OEM.
• Integrate manufacturability insights (mold‑flow results, tooling constraints, welding feasibility.

What you bring along:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Industrial Design, or related field.
• Proven experience in CAD design, ideally using PTC Creo for metal structures and trim parts.
• Knowledge of seat design, railway or automotive interiors, or other safety‑critical mechanical systems.
• Strong understanding of:
• Sheet metal design and high‑strength steel materials (e.g., CR-series steels).
• Joining technologies (MAG welding, bolting, industrial adhesives) _ | PowerPoint]
• Kinematic systems, linkages, and movement mechanisms.
• Trim & foam development for upholstery.
• Ability to interpret and apply engineering standards (DIN EN 15085‑5, DIN EN 17460).

We are Bertrandt:  an independent, international development service provider with long years of automotive expertise.

We create technological solutions for our customers at any stage of the product development process with a focus on hot topics such as digitalization, e-mobility and autonomous systems, largely for the automotive, aerospace and mechanical engineering sectors.

Our goal: accelerating technological progress. We work on this every day – with around 12,000 employees at over 50 sites worldwide.