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Engineering Manager Automotive Seating Group Jobs

... automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources ... Please send resume to Steve Falter, Group Human Resources Manager, Magna Seating of America, Inc. d ...

... automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources ... Please send resume to Steve Falter, Group Human Resources Manager, Magna Seating of America, Inc. d ...

Must use operational knowledge of automotive seating manufacturing to streamline workflows for ... Please send resume to Steve Falter, Group Human Resources Manager, Magna Seating of America, Inc. d ...

Must use operational knowledge of automotive seating manufacturing to streamline workflows for ... Please send resume to Steve Falter, Group Human Resources Manager, Magna Seating of America, Inc. d ...

Contribute to the packaging, engineering, release, and launch of Seating commodities and Systems in ... Understanding of automotive seating industry benchmarks, trends, and supplier competencies. * Hands ...

Kettering Co-op

Plymouth, MI · On-site

$17 - $22.25/hr

Adient is seeking candidates for a Co-op opportunity within our Engineering community which includes the Automotive Seating and Seat Structures and Mechanisms group. We are looking for students that ...

Complete Seat Engineer

Novi, MI · On-site

$90K - $100K/yr

Thorough knowledge of engineering design & development concepts of automotive complete Seating system * Very good proficiency in CATIA V5/V6. * Experience in design of Seat and seat components e.g ...

Seating Cost Engineer

Southfield, MI · Hybrid

$82K - $149K/yr

... of experience in automotive seating engineering or cost estimation * Experience with cost ... It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its ...

Kettering Co-op

Plymouth, MI

$17 - $22.25/hr

Adient is seeking candidates for a Co-op opportunity within our Engineering community which includes the Automotive Seating and Seat Structures and Mechanisms group. We are looking for students that ...

Sr. Engineer, Seating Structures

Newark, CA

$117K - $161K/yr

Contribute to the packaging, engineering, release, and launch of Seating commodities and Systems in ... Understanding of automotive seating industry benchmarks, trends, and supplier competencies. * Hands ...

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How much do engineering manager automotive seating group jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 18, 2026, the average yearly pay for engineering manager automotive seating group in the United States is $146,868.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $116,500.00 and $173,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.
Infographic showing various Engineering Manager Automotive Seating Group job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 21% Part Time, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $146,868 per year, or $70.6 per hour.
Foam Engineer I - Seating

Foam Engineer I - Seating

Lear Corporation

Southfield, MI • On-site

Other

Posted 19 days ago


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FOAM ENGINEER I - SEATING DIVISION 

SOUTHFIELD, MI 

 

The Role:

Reporting to the engineering manager, the Foam Engineer I will be tasked with the design and engineering of foam seating pads for automotive and other transportation customers. Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

  • Interaction with seat complete, trim, comfort, safety, durability and other engineering disciplines
  • Communicate timing, progress and applied engineering and design principles applied internally and to the customer
  • Support regulatory government and customer requirements

 

Requirements:

  • Strong communication skills and ability to create and deliver formal presentations
  • Analysis and interpretation of data
  • Bachelor's degree in chemical/mechanical/materials engineering or related field

 

Preferred Knowledge & Skills:

  • Knowledge of Polyurethane foam materials, design guidelines, interaction with seat complete and testing standards
  • Seat foam design knowledge of seat cushion / back foam and automotive requirements
  • Technical background in urethane/polymer materials, tooling, and processing
  • Technical background in Polyurethane formulation and their relation to automotive seating pad applications
  • Experience design and engineering products to meet automotive standards and internal criteria
  • Knowledge of new automotive material specification development and approval
  • Experience working with design/product engineering to optimize material performance and type
  • Experience with supplier development process and relations to support automotive seating
  • Experience supporting R&D programs on advanced technology and application to seating
  • Working knowledge of physical testing on products related to seating
  • Automotive specification interpretation and application
  • Support of cost optimization initiatives
  • Program Management of key deliverables and timing to meet strict automotive requirements

Lear Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workplace.

Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.


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