Trim Engineer

Are you looking to make a career move with a well-established automotive manufacturing organization? This exciting opportunity as a Trim Engineer offers a competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, paid PTO, and more. If this role aligns with your career goals, this Trim Engineer position could be the right next step for you.

• Participate in the design, development, and implementation of automotive soft trim systems.
• Execute engineering specifications, customer requirements, industry standards, and governmental regulations.
• Manage Trim Product Data Management (TPDM) or equivalent, including Program IDs, sewing components, materials, BOM creation, and color matrix maintenance.
• Develop patterns and markers using Optitex PDS or equivalent software.
• Collaborate closely with OEM design studios to ensure styling themes and specifications are met.
• Order, manage, and track soft trim development materials, sample shop tools, and equipment.
• Provide Phase 1 support including initial costing analysis, quoting, and scope definition.
• Support foam A-surface design to meet seating comfort, styling, and manufacturability requirements.
• Review design inputs and drawings to ensure completeness and alignment with project deliverables.
• Create and maintain DFMEA, DVP&R, APQP, and PPAP documentation.
• Maintain sewing specifications and appearance guidelines for cut-and-sew trim components.
• Develop prototype BOMs, tooling requirements, and internal/external project specifications.
• Create and release trim cover drawings, paper patterns, and digitized patterns.
• Determine material usage, scrap rates, and trim cover BOMs.
• Support manufacturing engineers with sewing process development and layout optimization.
• Troubleshoot and resolve trim-related issues through formal complaint management processes.
• Support benchmarking, teardown analysis, fitment validation, and one-off installation measurements.
• Coordinate embroidery and logo development.
• Support production feasibility, supplier training, auditing, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Adhere to all health, safety, environmental, and quality standards including ISO/TS 16949 and ISO 14000.

• Bachelor’s degree in Trim Engineering, Materials Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of trim engineering experience preferred.
• Experience with foam skiving, A-surface management, and comfort/styling validation.
• Strong knowledge of automotive cut-and-sew construction techniques, materials, laminations, retainers, and attachment strategies.
• Experience with DFMEA, DVP&R, DFM/A, APQP, PPAP, 8D, benchmarking, VA/VE, and GD&T.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and CATIA V5.
• Familiarity with ISO/TS 16949, ISO 14000, and 5S processes.
• Ability to travel as needed.

• Strong leadership and collaboration abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with customers, suppliers, and all levels of management.
• Strong organizational, time management, and presentation skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and related software.

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(K)
• 401(K) matching
  
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$90K-$100K annually DOE