Development Engineer - Seating
Company: Actalent
Location: Birmingham
Posted on: February 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Job Title: Development Engineer
- Seating Job Description As a Development Engineer specializing in
seating, you will support the analysis and understanding of
production and field issues. Your role involves correcting BoM
issues, analyzing functional and EE issues, preparing and executing
engineering changes, finding part substitutions, and preparing
documentation for meetings. Responsibilities Analyze and understand
production and field issues related to seating. Correct BoM issues
and updates. Find countermeasures for functional and electrical
engineering issues. Prepare and execute engineering changes
including issuing EC, KEM, Smaragd updates. Identify part
substitutions and short-term deviation solutions, and create and
drive PDR. Address topics related to fasteners. Prepare
documentation for meetings and miscellaneous tasks, such as writing
PR/PO’s. Essential Skills Experience in parts development, liaison
engineering, and supplier development. Expertise in automotive
seating and VDA standards. Proficiency in engineering change
management and BoM. Strong project management and supplier quality
skills. 5-10 years of automotive seating engineering experience.
Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience with components like
plastic trims/covers (mainly BR 167), rim covers, foams, and
supporting structure changes. Work Environment The role is based in
a Mercedes engineering office, offering a professional setting
equipped with modern technologies and tools necessary for
automotive seating development. Job Type & Location This is a
Contract position based out of Birmingham, AL. Pay and Benefits The
pay range for this position is $59.00 - $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 Birmingham,AL. Application Deadline This
position is anticipated to close on Feb 18, 2026. 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 actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other
accommodation options.
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