Mgr Trim Engineering
Core
Manages trim design, development, and processes for a seating business unit, providing technical leadership to engineers and technicians.
Role type
Senior IC trim engineering manager
Builds
Seating products (trim covers, patterns, and related components)
Domain
Automotive seating / Industrial design
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Trim design and pattern development, DFMEA analysis, CAD tool proficiency (Optitex, Lectra), manufacturing process knowledge (sewing, cutting), budget management, cross-functional team leadership, customer issue resolution
Preferred skills
Six Sigma, Kepner Tregoe, Lean methodologies, offshore design management
Technologies
Optitex, Lectra, TPDM, PLM, NC cutter, sewing machines
Responsibilities
Leads trim product development and design reviews, ensures DFMEAs are completed prior to tooling release, coaches staff in 2D pattern design and BEP principles, negotiates trim issues with customers, manages trim engineering budget and resource allocation, approves trim data releases in PLM/TPDM, coordinates with manufacturing and quality teams for launch readiness
Seniority
Manager, hands-on IC with team leadership