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$60.00/hr - $65.00/hr Direct message the job poster from Akkodis Job Title: Design Engineer – Body Interior: 2nd Row Seats Location: Onsite – Long Beach, CA Pay Range: $60.00/hr. – $65.00/hr. Contract Duration: 6 to 12 Months (possible extension) Employment Type: Contract Akkodis is seeking a highly experienced and detail-oriented Design Engineer specializing in Body Interior – Seats, with a focus on New 2nd Row Seat Systems including Structures, Mechanisms, Foam, Trim, and related components. This role is based onsite in Long Beach, CA and supports a dynamic, fast-paced automotive development environment. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in automotive seat design and engineering, demonstrate strong initiative, and operate with autonomy. This role requires a first-principles approach to problem-solving, robust engineering fundamentals, and the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines. Key Responsibilities: • Lead the design and development of 2nd row seat systems including structures, mechanisms, foam, and trim. • Utilize 3DX CAD tools to create and manage complex designs. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, quality, and program management. • Develop and execute timing plans for assigned components and systems. • Identify, communicate, and resolve technical risks. o Voice of Customer o Regulatory and Functional Requirements o Quality, DFA (Design for Assembly), DFS (Design for Service) o Packaging and Clearance Constraints • Apply validation methods such as CAE, physical testing, and analytical techniques. • Assess industrialization feasibility including tooling, supplier sub-assembly, and vehicle • Conduct interface and assembly feasibility studies including: o Static & dynamic clearances o Joint analysis o GD&T and dimensional variation analysis • Document quality history and participate in technical design reviews using: o DFMEA, DVPR, SCCAF o PFMEA and Control Plans • Manage program financials including: o Landed cost • Track and manage engineering budgets for prototype parts, tools, and development expenses. • Utilize engineering tools such as: o Robustness Checklist o Demonstration Matrix o Boundary Diagram o Interface Matrix o P-Diagram • Support vehicle builds and ensure alignment with overall program timing. Required Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field. • Minimum 5 years of experience in automotive seat design and development. • Proficiency in 3DX CAD and related engineering tools. • Strong understanding of the full product development lifecycle. • Proven ability to work independently with minimal guidance. • Excellent communication and collaboration skills. • Experience with DFMEA, DVPR, and other quality documentation. • Familiarity with manufacturing processes and supplier interaction. Preferred Qualifications: • Experience working with OEMs • Knowledge of regulatory standards and customer requirements in automotive seating. • Background in managing engineering budgets and program financials. If you are interested in this Design Engineer position in Long Beach, CA click apply now. Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs which are direct hire to a client To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit https://www.akkodis.com/en/privacy-policy. The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: · The California Fair Chance Act · Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance · Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers · San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Seniority level
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$60.00/hr - $65.00/hr Direct message the job poster from Akkodis Job Title: Design Engineer – Body Interior: 2nd Row Seats Location: Onsite – Long Beach, CA Pay Range: $60.00/hr. – $65.00/hr. Contract Duration: 6 to 12 Months (possible extension) Employment Type: Contract Akkodis is seeking a highly experienced and detail-oriented Design Engineer specializing in Body Interior – Seats, with a focus on New 2nd Row Seat Systems including Structures, Mechanisms, Foam, Trim, and related components. This role is based onsite in Long Beach, CA and supports a dynamic, fast-paced automotive development environment. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in automotive seat design and engineering, demonstrate strong initiative, and operate with autonomy. This role requires a first-principles approach to problem-solving, robust engineering fundamentals, and the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines. Key Responsibilities: • Lead the design and development of 2nd row seat systems including structures, mechanisms, foam, and trim. • Utilize 3DX CAD tools to create and manage complex designs. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, quality, and program management. • Develop and execute timing plans for assigned components and systems. • Identify, communicate, and resolve technical risks. o Voice of Customer o Regulatory and Functional Requirements o Quality, DFA (Design for Assembly), DFS (Design for Service) o Packaging and Clearance Constraints • Apply validation methods such as CAE, physical testing, and analytical techniques. • Assess industrialization feasibility including tooling, supplier sub-assembly, and vehicle • Conduct interface and assembly feasibility studies including: o Static & dynamic clearances o Joint analysis o GD&T and dimensional variation analysis • Document quality history and participate in technical design reviews using: o DFMEA, DVPR, SCCAF o PFMEA and Control Plans • Manage program financials including: o Landed cost • Track and manage engineering budgets for prototype parts, tools, and development expenses. • Utilize engineering tools such as: o Robustness Checklist o Demonstration Matrix o Boundary Diagram o Interface Matrix o P-Diagram • Support vehicle builds and ensure alignment with overall program timing. Required Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field. • Minimum 5 years of experience in automotive seat design and development. • Proficiency in 3DX CAD and related engineering tools. • Strong understanding of the full product development lifecycle. • Proven ability to work independently with minimal guidance. • Excellent communication and collaboration skills. • Experience with DFMEA, DVPR, and other quality documentation. • Familiarity with manufacturing processes and supplier interaction. Preferred Qualifications: • Experience working with OEMs • Knowledge of regulatory standards and customer requirements in automotive seating. • Background in managing engineering budgets and program financials. If you are interested in this Design Engineer position in Long Beach, CA click apply now. Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs which are direct hire to a client To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit https://www.akkodis.com/en/privacy-policy. The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: · The California Fair Chance Act · Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance · Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers · San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Seniority level
Seniority level Associate Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Manufacturing Industries Motor Vehicle Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Akkodis by 2x Inferred from the description for this job
Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Get notified about new Design Engineer jobs in
Long Beach, CA . Hawthorne, CA $95,000.00-$115,000.00 1 week ago Long Beach, CA $110,000.00-$176,400.00 5 days ago Long Beach, CA $97,000.00-$124,300.00 1 day ago Future Opportunities - Mechanical Engineering
Long Beach, CA $108,000.00-$138,000.00 3 days ago Hawthorne, CA $15,000.00-$115,000.00 1 week ago Los Angeles Metropolitan Area 3 weeks ago Los Angeles County, CA $58,950.00-$88,425.00 2 weeks ago Mechanical Engineer, User Products (Starshield)
Hawthorne, CA $95,000.00-$115,000.00 3 days ago Orange, CA $80,000.00-$100,000.00 1 week ago Manufacturing Engineer (New Grads: Fall 2025/Spring 2026)
Los Angeles Metropolitan Area 2 weeks ago Brea, CA $100,000.00-$135,000.00 1 week ago Huntington Beach, CA $80,000.00-$140,000.00 8 months ago Hawthorne, CA $110,000.00-$140,000.00 4 days ago Mechanical Design Engineer, Aerodynamic Prototype, New Programs
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