Trim Engineer

Summary

The Trim Engineer participates and is responsible for design, development, and implementation of Performance Seats soft trim. This individual will also help plan, design, and direct Performance Seats engineering trim programs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for product / program execution of engineering specifications, guidelines, customer & industrial requirements, governmental regulations, customer expectations, etc.
• Understanding of TPDM (Trim Product Data Management) or Equivalent, for all Program ID's, Sewing Components / Materials and miscellaneous. Trim BOM Creation and Color Matrix Maintenance / Updates.
• Knowledgeable in Optitex PDS patterning or Equivalent and Marker creation.
• Work closely with OEM design studios to ensure Performance Seats design / styling themes and specifications are met.
• Order and manage - including inventory - soft trim development materials for all programs and sample shop equipment and tools.
• Phase 1 support : provide initial costing analysis & quoting support of the soft trim components and sub-assemblies. Participate to help define requirements to meet SOW, engineering deliverables, project timing, project team support, and necessary budget.
• Support foam A-Surface design & development to meet Performance Seats seating design, comfort and styling.
• Understand Performance Seats design specifications, DNA, and philosophy.
• Review all design information and drawings - inputs - to verify completeness to meet project tasks and deliverables - outputs.
• Responsible to create and maintain trim DFMEA, DVP&R, and other related APQP / PAP documents.
• Maintain sew specifications and appearance guidelines for all Performance Seats cut & sew soft trim parts and assemblies.
• Responsible for product execution of engineering specifications, guidelines, customer & industrial requirements, governmental regulations, customer expectations, etc.
• Develop bill of materials (prototype & production), tooling requirements, determine internal and external project specifications, understand legal and regulatory requirements.
• Responsible to create and release trim cover drawings, paper and digitized pattern development. Perform basic to complex automotive cut & sew construction techniques ensuring Performance Seats sew standards, methods, and themes; Selection of top cover materials and identify appropriate lamination, retainers, & attachment strategy.
• Determine material usage, scrap rates and trim cover bill of materials.
• Support manufacturing engineers in sewing process and sewing layout.
• Support : Troubleshooting & problem resolution per complaint management process.
• Document / support styling properties and concept trim cover development; Seat measurements (including H' Point) and reporting / Test sample build coordination.
• Performance Seats fitments / applications : 1-off-installation & measurement support / Benchmarking & teardown.
• Embroidery - Logo development.
• Manufacturing feasibility, support production + supplier training and auditing
• Engage in continuous learning and professional development to maintain current knowledge within the field to meet required compliance and regulatory job requirements
• Adhere to all Health, Safety and Environmental standards and procedures. Participate in investigations and 8D process as needed.
• Report occupational injuries, illnesses and accidents. Report hazardous, unsafe and unhealthy conditions.
• Understands, supports, and contributes to Performance Seats Total Quality Management, Quality (ISO / TS 16949), and Environmental Management (ISO14000) Systems by following approved policies and procedures.
• Trim engineering phase deliverables include :

Trim Development timing

Education and / or Experience

Communication Skills

Computer Skills

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.