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.
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