Product Design Engineer

Company: Seat King, LLC
Location: Hutchinson
Posted on: April 25, 2025

Job Description:

Design with Purpose. Lead with Integrity.
Join Seat King as a Product Design Engineer and help create innovative solutions that serve people and elevate OEM industries. Seat King LLC is seeking an experienced Mechanical Product Design Engineer to join our team in designing and engineering seating systems that combine ergonomic comfort, durability, and visual appeal. This role focuses on creating physical chair components and assembliesnot digital or software-based user interfaces. You will work closely with customers and cross-functional teams to transform product concepts into manufacturable solutions that serve real-world needs in rugged environments. The ideal candidate is passionate about hands-on product development, excels in CAD design, and brings a practical approach to engineering for manufacturability. What You'll Do:

• Lead the design and development of OEM seating products that prioritize ergonomic comfort, safety, and durability, ensuring optimal vibration dampening, load support, and operator comfort for end users in agriculture, turf, and construction industries.
• Apply ergonomic and human factors engineering principles to ensure seat designs accommodate a wide range of operator body types, reduce fatigue, and enhance usability in high-vibration, off-road environments.
• Collaborate with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to gather feedback and incorporate real-world user experience insights into seat product refinement.
• Integrate suspension systems into seat assemblies in a way that enhances ergonomics, stability, and safety without compromising manufacturability or aesthetic design.
  
• Use Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and vibration analysis tools to model and evaluate load paths, stress points, and energy absorption behavior under real-world operating conditions.
• Ensure all seat designs comply with industry standards for ergonomics and safety, including International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• Design adjustable seating features (e.g., lumbar support, seat height, backrest angle) that allow users to personalize their seating position for maximum comfort and performance.
• Oversee and participate in prototype evaluations to test for ergonomic performance, comfort, and operator interaction, using both internal assessments and field feedback.
• Conduct engineering analysis and modeling to confirm ergonomic effectiveness and structural performance under normal and extreme conditions. What You'll Need:
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field; coursework or experience in human factors engineering or ergonomics is a plus.
  • 5+ years of mechanical product design experienceexperience designing ergonomic seating, interiors, or operator-focused equipment is highly preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to integrate ergonomic best practices into product development, balancing comfort, function, cost, and manufacturability.
  • Experience designing for ride quality and vibration isolation, especially in environments with high shock loads and continuous operation.
  • Strong understanding of anthropometric data, user posture dynamics, and how they translate into seat structure, cushioning, and adjustability features.
  • Proficiency with CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks) for modeling physical seating components that meet ergonomic and mechanical performance requirements.
  • Proven success in collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure the final product delivers both technical performance and operator comfort.
  • Familiarity with testing methods and standards used to evaluate ergonomic design and vibration exposure in industrial seating applications.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a deep understanding of load paths, fatigue, and material performance under cyclic conditions. Key Competencies:
    • Character: Demonstrates integrity, humility, and respect for others.
    • Commitment: Dedicated to excellence and delivering high-quality results.
    • Competency: Brings technical expertise and practical problem-solving to the team.
    • Connection: Builds trust through collaboration with clients, teammates, and suppliers. This Role Is Right for You If You:
      • Thrive in a hands-on, product-centered environmentnot in software or abstract systems.
      • Are passionate about making tangible, real-world products that impact people's everyday work.
      • Want to be part of a team that values purpose, people, and craftsmanship. Where Engineering Meets Impact.
        At Seat King, we don't just build seatswe design solutions that serve people and last generations. Join us in creating industry-leading seating products that combine form, function, and faith in every weld, stitch, and innovation. Seat King, LLC EEO & Employment Eligibility Seat King, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
        Please note: Seat King LLC does not provide H1B Visa, O-1, CPT, OPT, or employment-based green card sponsorship for this position. About the Company: Our strength as an organization comes from our deep belief that business should create more than just economic capital, but social and spiritual capital as well. Seat King, LLC understands the importance of doing well and doing good - for our customers, our employees, our suppliers, and our community. Etched in our DNA, you will see an organization built on Character, Connection, Competence, and Commitment lived out through Serving People, Pursuing Excellence, Stewarding Resources, and Honoring God. Every undertaking is built around these principles, and our pursuit to live by them is never finished. For more information visit https://www.seatkingllc.com/careers-1
        
        
        
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