Accessories Engineer, Interior Trim

Responsibilities

· Manage the engineering introduction of new interior trim accessories from concept into production.

· Create cutting edge parts for interior systems focusing on quality, reliability, functionality, mass and cost efficiency

· Work interactively within a cross functional studio, marketing and vehicle engineering teams, understanding the business case of each particular project

· Develop and implement benchmarking and testing plans and activities to deliver a continued improvement in product.

Qualifications

· 3+ years of experience in vehicle interior trim accessories or SVO (special vehicle operations) design & development. This includes design related experience with at least some of the following areas:

· Interior ornamentation

· Brightware

· Mechanisms

· Soft goods

· Previous experience and background in solving complex technical issues and challenges.

· Proven experience creating complex CAD schemes and models to an excellent standard, preferably using CATIA V5 or V6

· Proven experience with thermoplastic & thermoset resin materials and class A manufacturing technologies (including painting)

· High and Low Volume Production methods.

· Launch experience.

Advantageous

· Direct hands-on interior trim accessories or SVO experience

· Developing test plan and schedule for new products

· A strong desire to create the very best product, working as an integral part of a very capable team.

· Well-developed team working and interpersonal skills.

· A great work ethic

Education

· Bachelor of Science (minimum) in Mechanical Engineering or relevant engineering discipline.