Trim Engineer
Core
Leads development of trim programs and provides engineering direction for seat and foam design to ensure flawless appearance and craftsmanship.
Role type
Senior IC trim engineer (automotive seating)
Builds
Trim covers, seat prototypes, and manufacturing support for automotive seats
Domain
Automotive seating manufacturing
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
2D pattern design, CAD tools (Optitex), Design for Assembly, cost target analysis, PLM/TPDM data management, 3D modeling, cut and sew operations, production build assembly, change management (ECR/ECO), EBOM review, data-driven problem solving, manufacturing troubleshooting, supplier and customer communication
Preferred skills
Experience with JIT plant support, travel for program assignments
Technologies
Optitex, TPDM, PLM
Responsibilities
Design trim patterns and covers meeting cost and quality targets; digitize patterns into CAD systems; build and assemble development seats; manage engineering data releases and change requests; support build events at manufacturing plants; troubleshoot process issues in sew and JIT facilities; communicate with suppliers and internal functional groups
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
