Senior Interior Trims Engineer

Role details

Classification

Exempt or Non-Exempt: Exempt

Reports To: Head of Interior Trims and Thermal

Summary

• Assist with new program development by influencing design, provide tooling estimates, provide material suggestions, participate in risk analysis, help to coordinate drawings, be able to analyze and provide suggestions regarding cost reduction and quality improvement opportunities.
• Proficient in Interior Trims: Hard trims
• In-depth knowledge of Hard materials, injection mold design and molding processes
• Experience with planning and managing projects, supplier and vendor management, product development and lifecycle stages
• Capable of developing early Master Sections and Engineering Surfaces
• Participates in engineering impacted cost reduction efforts through assessing current designs and benchmarking
• Troubleshoot using DOE process and other black belt methodologies
• Participates in the creation and implementation of new design concepts
• Maintains up to date BOM (Bill of Material) for all assigned parts
• Perform feasibility checks with respect to material, manufacturing & design perspective
• Develop innovative solutions to improve from a cost/mass, performance, and quality perspective
• Create and present technical reports to communicate project status and results
• Releases final designs for manufacturing into Team Center
• Fosters continuous improvement in performance, quality and cost
• Well versed with global relevant standard & methodology
• Responsible for the final design robustness and product quality

Qualifications

• Experience with Interior hard trims is desired
• Excellent understanding of GD&T standards
• High level of expertise and proficiency with Catia, including drawing and modelling practices and methodologies
• Hands-on experience building and launching automotive products.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications and other information management tools
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience using project management tools
• An eagerness to work cross-functionally in a dynamic environment where you are part of a high performing team
• A system approach to design and development with the desire and curiosity to strive for exceptional delivery execution and continuous improvement.

Competencies

• CATIA v5/V6 knowledge is required
• 3DX and Team Center
• DFMEA
• Microsoft Word/Excel/Power Point

Work Environment: 5 days in office

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

• Direct Hire for right candidate.

• 40 to 50 Hours/Week

• Domestic and international required

Required Experience:

5+ years interior related design engineering experience

Preferred Education and Experience

• BSME Preferred

• CATIA V5/V6 knowledge

• 3DX and Team Center Knowledge

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health savings account (HSA) or flexible spending account (FSA)
• Life Insurance and AD&D Coverage
• Short term and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K match
• Annual performance bonus