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Senior Engineer – Interior Seat Trim and JIT Integration

Job Locations
IN-TN-Chennai
Job area
Engineers & Technicians
Employment type
Permanent
Industry
Automotive
Workplace
On-Site
ID
2025-45744

Overview

 

Senior Engineer - Interior Seat Trim and JIT Integration

 

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities & Tasks:

  • Expertise in design and manufacturing knowledge of trim covers of seating applications.
  • Deep knowledge of trim pattern development and sewing process awareness to overcome appearance and craftsmanship
  • Create criteria sections confirming to comfort and packaging guidelines.
  • lls Coordination with Style team for Class-A convergence to meet AAR requirement.
  • Knowledge on various material compatibility and aesthetic features to use on fabric and leatherette
  • Convergence with Foam design for DFM, AAR related concerns at TKO
  • Knowledge on Recycling, renewable material usage and integration of comfort components
  • Coordinate with JIT Integration and materials team to define to meet craftsmanship requirements.
  • Responsible for initiating design solutions by meeting the STLA Design Practice requirements.
  • Knowledge on Trim integration with JIT
  • Create DVPR/DFMEA for the Seat Trim and sub-components / JIT and align with the supplier/CFT
  • Create technical data sheet and RFQs for the new programs and assess new supplier competency
  • Responsible for supplier and CFT convergence (product grid, Perceived quality, build & functional objectives).
  • CAD Data finalization, GD&T and release per program milestones.
  • Co-ordinate TKO sign-off processes and ensure targets are met.
  • Responsible for quality improvements and cost reduction.
  • Ensure completion of validation and DVP&R signoff as per STLA milestones
  • BoM preparation based on complexity

 

Qualifications

B.E./B. Tech in Mechanical, Automobile, Production and Industrial Engineering

Essential skills

·    Working experience in trims, its sub-component & JIT design and development

·    Knowledge in UG or CATIA modeling, Surfacing and Enovia PLM.

·    Good Knowledge of DFAM feasibility study.

·    Work experience with International Tier 1 and OEMS.

·    Good presentation and communication skills.

Project management and leadership skills

Desired skills

  • Knowledge in UG, CATIA & Enovia PLM
  • Knowledge in MS-Office

Experience

6 to 8  years of Product Design & development experience in automotive seating trims and JIT Integration

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