CAD Engineer

Lear For You

We work hard for the people who work for us. We champion our teams and foster collaboration, inclusion, respect, and excellence because we want to be more for you.A path to a better career. A better future.At Lear, our teams develop innovative technologies and solutions for some of the world's leading automotive manufacturers. 

We are looking for an experienced CAD Design Engineer to join our engineering team and contribute to the development of next-generation automotive interior and seating systems.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain 3D designs and assemblies using CATIA V5/V6
• Develop detailed 2D drawings and technical documentation
• Design and develop automotive interior and seating components
• Perform packaging studies, feasibility assessments, and concept evaluations
• Conduct DMU analyses and engineering reviews
• Ensure designs meet customer, legal, and ergonomic requirements
• Support the complete product development process from concept through production launch
• Collaborate with Product Engineers, Project Engineers, customers, and manufacturing teams
• Manage engineering data and releases within PLM systems
• Support design validation, prototype builds, and engineering change activities

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Product Development, or a related technical discipline

Experience Requirements

• Several years of experience in automotive design engineering
• Advanced CATIA V5/V6 design experience
• Strong background in automotive trim or seating systems
• Experience designing plastic injection-moulded components and assemblies
• Understanding of automotive product development processes from RFQ through SOP
• Ability to interpret technical requirements and translate them into robust design solutions
• Experience working within OEM or Tier 1 automotive environments
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lear Corporation is committed to fair, merit‑based employment practices and equal opportunity.

We provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law. For assistance during the application process, contact your recruiter directly.

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 country where the position is located. Unsolicited resumes from search firms, employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.