• Development Engineer - Seating- Seating

    Actalent (Vance, AL)


    Job Title: Development Engineer

    Job Description

    The role of Development Engineer involves supporting the analysis and resolution of production and field issues. This includes correcting Bill of Materials (BoM) issues, analyzing and addressing functional and electrical engineering issues, preparing and executing engineering changes, and managing part substitutions and short-term deviation solutions.

    Responsibilities

    + Analyze and understand production and field issues.

    + Correct BoM issues and updates.

    + Identify and implement countermeasures for functional and electrical engineering issues.

    + Prepare and execute engineering changes, including issuing EC, KEM, and Smaragd updates.

    + Find part substitutions and drive the creation of PDR.

    + Manage fasteners topics.

    + Prepare documentation for meetings.

    + Perform miscellaneous tasks such as writing PR/POs as needed.

    Essential Skills

    + Expertise in parts development, liaison engineering, and supplier development.

    + Experience in automotive seating, including VDA and engineering change management.

    + Proficiency in BoM and project management.

    + Supplier quality management skills.

    + Strong background in automotive seating as a Subject Matter Expert (SME).

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + 5-10 years of experience in automotive seating engineering.

    + Experience with components such as plastic trims/covers, rim covers, and foams.

    + Ability to support structure changes in collaboration with teams

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $43.00 - $59.00/hr.

     

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

     

    • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Vance,AL.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Oct 13, 2025.

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.