Lead Engineer H/F

About this role

At Expliseat, we are reinventing the way people travel. Since 2012, our patented ultralight aircraft seats have been making planes lighter, reducing fuel consumption, and cutting CO₂ emissions. With over 10,000 seats already flying worldwide, we are the leader in ultralight seats for regional aviation and are now expanding into the medium-haul market. Our mission? Combine performance, comfort, and a positive environmental impact.

Join a passionate team where innovation, agility, and bold ideas drive every project—and help decarbonize tomorrow’s mobility ✈️ Role Overview The purpose of the Lead Engineer is to lead the engineering development programs for our innovative and class-leading aircraft passenger seating. In this high-impact role, you will lead the design and development throughout the product lifecycle from initial concept through development, certification and into production, delivering a safe, reliable product, compliant to stringent aerospace regulations and meeting the highest standards for aesthetic, comfort and ergonomics.

Key Responsibilities Engineering Leadership: In conjunction with the Engineering Project Manager, provide effective technical leadership to achieve successful delivery of the engineering program, defining and executing the design & development plan with a cross-functional engineering team. Cross-Functional Team Management: Lead the day-to-day task execution of a cross-functional engineering team of mechanical engineers, CAD drafting, Trim & Comfort, Certification and Stress Analysis and Test.

Accurate Design Definition: Right First Time, On Time In Full release of high quality 3d and 2d engineering data from Engineering to Operations. Design Optimization: Champion Design for Weight (DFW), Design for Assembly (DFA), and Design for Cost (DFC) principles to ensure the engineering solution is a competitive, lightweight, and easily manufacturable product. Trim & Finish Excellence: Elevate the passenger experience by maintaining exceptionally rigorous standards for premium Trim & Finish materials, textures, and mechanical integration.

Customer Engagement: Act as the primary technical point of contact for airline clients, leading design reviews, presenting technical milestones, and incorporating direct customer feedback. Key Requirements - Essential Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or a related subject. 3+ years of experience in aircraft interior design and/or passenger seating development. Proven experience leading multidisciplinary NPI (New Product Introduction) engineering teams in a highly regulated environment.