Responsibilities:

• Design optimizes wrapped parts solutions, including pattern, seam development, substrate features, and recommended assembly methods 
• Lead and coordinate the timing for trim deliverables during development phase of the product
• Support design review meetings with customers and internal teams. 
• Participate andlead CSW actions in the SDT meeting also with the plants
• 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 thetrim prototype sample building, proceed the design verification, and design improvements in the plant
• Participate in continuous improvement (VA/VE) activities and workshops
• Improvethe relevant trim documents of the existing products and capture lessons learned
• Releasepatterns in the TcPLM System through CR/CN process
• Travel to support customer and launch needs (15%-25%)  

Education: 

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

Experience: 

• Proficient in: Optitex/Gerber applications and other development means and tools
• Language Skills: Fluent in English. Mid-Range Knowledge: Spanish and/or Chinese
• Computer skills: Office Software, Auto CAD/ Catia proficient, Teamcenter
• Prior experience working on a Global Team and/or Global Program and various time zones
• 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