Lead Trim Engineer

Adient is a global leader in automotive seating. We produce and deliver automotive seating for all major OEMs. From complete seating systems to individual components, our expertise spans every step of the automotive seat-making process. Our integrated, in-house skills allow us to take our products from research and design to engineering and manufacturing - and into more than 23 million vehicles every year.

The Lead Trim Engineer has the ability to lead the development of one or more trim programs, providing direction to team and follow up to staff and customer business units. Works closely with Trim Engineering Manager or Chief Trim Engineer. Able to take direction and use basic engineering practices to develop and implement trim design solutions that meet quality, cost, and craftsmanship objectives. Provides / influences complete seat and foam engineering input / direction to jointly achieve flawless seat appearance and craftsmanship.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Trim Cover Design :

• Apply principles of 2D pattern design, using either manual patterns and / or Trim Optitex 2D CAD tools as appropriate.
• Designs trim patterns in-line with the Trim, Foam Interface Template and follows Design for Assembly guidelines.
• Designs trim covers to meet cost targets and / or identifies issues and opportunities using the design for cost tools.
• Releases final product data into TPDM and PLM; Write and promote DA's & ECR's.
• Supports Complete Seat Build Events.
• Making trim style proposals on 3D model to improve quality seat appearance.
• Cut and Sew and / or provide cutting / sewing support to the sew cell for development and prototype covers.
• Build / assemble development seats to verify trim designs, understanding and using production build methods
• Maintains an organized and safe storage and work environment.
• Assists in costing and quoting activities by compiling the proper information for submittal.

Engineering Support :

Communication Skills :

JOB SCOPE :

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLL REQUIREMENTS :

Information Management Skills :

Technical Development Skills :

EDUCATION :

Engineering Degree - Desirable Textile Engineering Degree in job related field (e.g. textiles, clothing etc.)

EXPERIENCE :

Has completed minimum of 2 Program launch cycles.

(Note : "Program launch cycle" is defined as a complete trim development maturation cycle from initial patterns through production start-up, preferably in an automotive JIT seating environment.

PRIMARY LOCATION

Central Tech Unit Plymouth MI