Summary

The Trim Product Engineer is responsible for the feasibility analysis and trim development of seat products, support pattern design, complete the seat trim development of the product and samples according to the requirements and of the program timing plan. Responsible for interfacing with internal and external customers, and project coordination.

 

Responsibilities:

Lead and coordinate the timing for trim deliverables during development phase of the product  Support design review meetings with customers and internal teams  Participate and lead CSW actions in the SDT meeting alsowith the plant manufacturing team Utilize internal and customer milestones to guide the Launch Process  Deliver design within engineering budget and BOM cost targets Finish and manage the trim BOM, drawing and pattern data release, lead the trim prototype sample building, proceed the design verification, and design improvements in the plant Participatein continuous improvement (VA/VE) activities and workshops Improve the relevant trim documents of the existing products and capture lessons learned Travel to support customer andlaunch needs (15%-20%)

  

Education: 

Bachelor’s degree in engineering 5+ years of experience incut-sew-wrap and/or pattern development in automotive seating field

 

Experience: 

Strong trim seating knowledge Knowledge in: Optitex/Gerber applications and other development means and tools Language Skills: Fluent in English. Secondary: Mandarin, Spanish or German Computerskills: Office Software, Auto CAD/Catia proficient, Teamcenter Prior experience working ona Global Team and/or Global Program including EU and CN Launch experience. BMW programs desired Familiar with various development files such as BOM, FMEA, DVP/PVP, 2D Drawing/GD&T Knowledge in 5 quality tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA) and other related statistical tools