Cockpit Engineer
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Automotive Interior Engineer to take end-to-end ownership of console and door system engineering. This role involves design, development, validation, and production support for center consoles, overhead consoles, door trims, armrests, carriers, and associated mechanisms. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in interior system design, strong technical skills, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers to ensure high-quality, manufacturable, and functional products.
Key Responsibilities
Own end-to-end engineering responsibility for console and door systems, including trims, armrests, carriers, and associated mechanisms
Lead component design, development, and packaging to meet functional, ergonomic, safety, and aesthetic targets
Develop, manage, and execute Design Verification Plan & Report (DVPR) activities to ensure validation compliance
Manage engineering changes through formal change control processes with clear impact analysis
Maintain accurate and up-to-date Bills of Material (BOM) throughout development and production
Support prototype, pre-production, and mass production builds, addressing fit, finish, and functional issues
Lead issue management using structured root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies
Manage CAD models, drawings, and configurations using PLM systems
Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including weight reduction, cost optimization, and design efficiency
Provide clear technical communication and status updates to management and program teams
Support vehicle assembly plants during launch and ongoing production for technical issue resolution
Support service and warranty teams by analyzing field issues, identifying root causes, and implementing corrective actions
Collaborate with suppliers to ensure design robustness, manufacturability, and timely delivery
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related discipline
3+ years of experience in automotive interior engineering, specifically with consoles and/or door systems
Strong understanding of console and door architecture, mechanisms, trims, attachment strategies, and materials
Hands-on experience with DVPR testing and validation activities
Proficiency in CAD tools (e.g., CATIA, NX) and PLM systems (e.g., Teamcenter)
Solid understanding of automotive product development processes and change management
Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Profits
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Company Description
Expand your playground with a fast-growing global engineering group. At SEGULA Technologies, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting projects and shape the future within a company for which innovation is inseparable from engineering. New forms of mobility, autonomous vehicles, the factory of the future, augmented reality... these are the daily concerns of our 15,000 ingenious talents in over 30 countries.
Whether you are a student, a recent graduate or experienced, an engineer or a project manager, at SEGULA you will find the opportunity that will give new meaning to your career. Make your move, Join us!
In the United States, the world of SEGULA Technologies Experts revolves around industries such as automotive, 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.