CMF Color Mastering Specialist

CMF Color Mastering Specialist
Are you looking to work for a company that provides an innovative work environment, and your voice is heard? We have an opening for a CMF Color Mastering Specialist to work onsite with our client in the Troy, MI area. This is a contract/Resident Engineering opportunity.
Who we are:
LER Tech Force is an industry leader in Automotive manufacturing including aircraft, (HEV, EV and ICE) wheeled vehicles, autonomous systems, advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), vehicle electrification, and next-generation control strategies, embedded controls, software, functional safety, and engineering talent. For over 20 years LER has been working with customers across North America to meet their engineering resource challenges.
What you will be doing:
The CMF Color Mastering Specialist is a key role within the Studio Craftsmanship team and is responsible for industrialization of color, materials, gloss, grain, and haptics with the production suppliers for Class-A materials used on the vehicle and accessories. This role requires a high level of collaboration with suppliers and engineering teams to ensure materials meet quality standards and design requirements.

The CMF Mastering Specialist bridges the CMF Design and vehicle Design Quality Teams.

What you'll need to be successful (must haves):

• The specialist will oversee program timelines, a material development database, participate in design reviews, and be an effective communicator.
• Work closely with suppliers and cross-functional teams to procure on-time, production-feasible materials that meet design intent against aggressive timelines and escalate any risk. Traveling to suppliers to mitigate risk may be required.
• Supports all aspects of the color and material mastering process, including master creation, match-to master and master replenishment activities.
• Supporting supply chain development and troubleshooting to ensure CMF Design intent is met.
• Support Grain development and early AAR pre-texture and post-texture activities for Craftsmanship
• Attend Harmony Reviews and support Design Quality in Design Validation Approval AAR process.

Essentials:

• Bachelor's degree and 3+ years equivalent in relevant professional experience (e.g., Design, Textile Science, Chemistry, Materials Development, or similar).
• Farnsworth Munsell 100 Hue Test - Superior Color.
• Background and/or interest in Automotive color, material, and finish quality.
• Previous experience working with fabrics/rolled goods and paint.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with demonstrated ability to learn concepts quickly.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver results on difficult projects with tight deadlines.
• Work with Materials Engineering as they conduct material tests and assessments to ensure compliance with industry regulations and performance expectations.

• Hold high standards for quality, attention to detail, and build strong relationships with other team members.
• Self-motivated, flexible, adaptable to change, and able to work independently.
• Ability to manage multiple parallel-path projects.
• Working knowledge of materials development, automotive mass production, and manufacturing processes is preferred.
• Experience in all Adobe CS programs as well as all Microsoft Office programs.
• Comfortable with change and flexible in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Strong visual communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively articulate and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate is self-motivated, technically proficient, can influence others, has excellent communication skills, ability to create strong relationships, is process driven, extremely well-organized, and inquisitive.

What you'll get:

• Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, HSA and FSA
• 401K with a match and immediate vesting
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Short-term & Long-term disability, life insurance and other optional benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts
• Ongoing professional development opportunities including Technical Training and Leadership Development
• The opportunity to work on industry leading projects