CTO Engineer I

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Job Description

We are looking for a technically minded Junior CTO Datamining Engineer to join our Cost Technology Optimisation team. This role focuses on understanding complete automotive seating systems, analysing product design and technology trends, and supporting cost optimisation activities throughout the product lifecycle.

Working alongside subject matter experts, you will investigate seating technologies, analyse competitor products, support benchmark activities, and contribute valuable technical insights used during customer quotations, product development, and production phases.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or junior engineer who enjoys understanding how products are designed and built and who is interested in automotive technologies.

Comprehensive training on seating systems, seat integration, cost analysis, and market research methodologies will be provided.

Responsibilities

Support all project phases including RFIs, RFQs, product development, and serial production activities.
Investigate and document automotive seating systems and their individual components.
Support cost analysis and cost optimisation activities for complete seat systems.
Participate in CTO (Cost Technology Optimisation) workshops and technical reviews.
Research automotive market trends, competitor technologies, and future seating innovations.
Conduct benchmark analysis and technical comparisons of automotive seating solutions.
Collaborate with engineering, commercial, and manufacturing teams across global locations.
Prepare technical reports, presentations, and supporting documentation in English.
Analyse technical drawings, specifications, and 3D models to support engineering studies.
Assist with physical seat evaluations, inspections, and component investigations when required.
Maintain accurate technical data, project documentation, and cost-related records.
Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on product cost, performance, and design efficiency.

Experience Requirements

Essential

Secondary technical education or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automotive Engineering, or a related discipline.
Ability to read and understand technical drawings and engineering documentation.
Basic understanding of mechanical products and assemblies.
Comfort working with physical products and tools during technical investigations.
Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
Analytical mindset with a structured approach to problem solving.
English language skills at B1/B2 level or above.
Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Nice to Have

Interest in automotive technologies and vehicle development.
Familiarity with CAD models or 3D engineering data.
Previous exposure to manufacturing, engineering, automotive, or technical environments.
Experience with technical data analysis, cost analysis, or benchmarking activities.
Knowledge of automotive seating systems or interior products.

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.