Sr Mgr Trim Engineering
Core
Leads trim design, development, and manufacturing processes for a seating business unit, ensuring product performance, cost, and quality objectives are met.
Role type
Senior Manager, Trim Engineering
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 manufacturing principles, global program management experience
Technologies
Optitex, Lectra, TPDM, PLM, NC cutter, sewing machines
Responsibilities
Leads trim product development and design reviews, ensures DFMEAs are completed and high RPNs are addressed, coaches staff in 2D pattern design and BEP, negotiates trim issues with customers, manages trim engineering budget and resource allocation, approves release of trim data in PLM, coordinates with manufacturing and quality teams for launch readiness
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities