Trim Engineer

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Full Time Westfield, IN, US 1 Attachments

11 days ago Requisition

Founded in 1961, we are a growing manufacturing company. IMMI® is the trusted, global leader of safety solutions, helping to protect millions of lives every day. For over sixty-five years, IMMI has led the way in developing, designing, testing, and manufacturing innovative safety restraints and systems. IMMI’s safety products are found worldwide on car seats, heavy trucks, school buses, recreational/off road, military, fire/EMS, motor coach, and construction vehicles.

IMMI recently became an ESOP giving team members the opportunity to become owners and share in the company’s future success. IMMI is a dynamic organization serving more than eleven markets and hundreds of customers across multiple countries. IMMI is also home to IMMI VIP steering wheels and CAPE®, the world’s leading state-of-the-art testing facility.

IMMI is seeking a detail-oriented and customer-focused Trim Engineer
. The Trim Engineer supports the design, development, and implementation of IMMI's soft trim components, including cut-and-sew covers, parts, and assemblies, for seating and occupant safety systems. The role participates in key phases of the trim development process, including concept development, pattern creation, material evaluation, design validation, documentation, supplies interaction and launch support.

Working closely with Product Engineering, Industrial Design, Manufacturing, Quality, and suppliers, the Trim Engineer helps ensure trim solutions meet requirements for safety, quality, cost, performance, and manufacturability. The role also assists with the Craftsmanship Appearance Sign-Off (CASO) process, product validation activities, and post-launch quality reviews.

Success in this role is demonstrated through effective execution of assigned engineering activities, collaboration across functional teams, timely completion of deliverables, and continuous support of product and process improvements throughout the development lifecycle.

• Support design and production implementation of soft trim components, ensuring compliance with engineering specs, customer requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Develop and release trim cover drawings and patterns using cut-and-sew construction techniques.
• Follow and maintain sewing specifications and appearance standards for all trim parts and assemblies.
• Develop and manage bills of materials (eBOM) for prototypes and production, identifying tooling and compliance requirements.

• Prepare and manage comprehensive project plans outlining key deliverables, including:
  • Trim development timelines
  • eBOMs with preliminary usage and utilization rates
  • Trim patterns, drawings, and master appearance samples
  • Trim specifications and retainer/attachment concepts
  • CASO process initiation and documentation
• Provide initial cost analysis and quoting support for soft trim components and sub-assemblies.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineers to train/optimize sewing processes, layouts, and support troubleshooting.
• Coordinate with suppliers to evaluate materials, tooling readiness, and construction methods.
• Maintain effective communication with internal teams and external partners to ensure timely and accurate deliverables.

• Create and maintain essential documentation including DFMEA, DVP&R, APQP, and PPAP records.
• Support IMMI’s Quality Management System and ensure adherence to ISO/TS 16949 and ISO 14000 standards.
• Conduct post-launch quality audits and participate in root cause…