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Ford Motor Company

Seat Trim Engineer

Long Beach, CA · On-site

Contribute to Engineering & Design: Use your practical experience to provide real-world feedback on ... Create and optimize 2D flat patterns, 3D trim covers, and soft trim designs for seat cushions ...

JVIS USA LLC

Mechanical Engineer

Shelby, MI · On-site

Must be able to provide direction to designers, develop DVP's and DFMEA's * Assist in GD&T and Gage ... Hard Trim/Soft Trim engineering experience is mandatory. Must have plant launch experience with ...

JVIS

Mechanical Engineer

Shelby Township, MI

Must be able to provide direction to designers, develop DVP's and DFMEA's * Assist in GD&T and Gage ... Hard Trim/Soft Trim engineering experience is mandatory. Must have plant launch experience with ...

JVIS

Mechanical Engineer

Shelby Township, MI

Must be able to provide direction to designers, develop DVP's and DFMEA's * Assist in GD&T and Gage ... Hard Trim/Soft Trim engineering experience is mandatory. Must have plant launch experience with ...

Standex Engraving

Machine Operator - 1st Shift

Fraser, MI · On-site

$15.25 - $18.25/hr

Production - Soft Trim Manufacturing (Automotive) Status : Non-exempt Reports To: Production ... downtime. * Assist with mold changes, machine setup, and tooling adjustments. * Wrap, protect ...

Standex Engraving

Machine Operator - 1st Shift

Fraser, MI · On-site

$15.25 - $18.25/hr

Production - Soft Trim Manufacturing (Automotive) Status : Non-exempt Reports To: Production ... downtime. * Assist with mold changes, machine setup, and tooling adjustments. * Wrap, protect ...

Recar

Design Release Engineer, Interior

Troy, MI · On-site

$38.25 - $43.50/hr

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or equivalent from an ABET ... Hands on experience in DFA and DFM evaluations for Soft Trim, Injection Molded Plastic, Metal, Gap ...

Slate Auto

Design Release Engineer, Interior

Troy, MI · On-site

$38.25 - $43.50/hr

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or equivalent from an ABET ... Hands on experience in DFA and DFM evaluations for Soft Trim, Injection Molded Plastic, Metal, Gap ...

Standex International

Process Technician

Fraser, MI · On-site

Set up, start, and adjust injection molding and soft trim manufacturing processes to meet ... Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, work instructions, and technical documents.

Standex Engraving

Process Technician

Fraser, MI · On-site

Set up, start, and adjust injection molding and soft trim manufacturing processes to meet ... Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, work instructions, and technical documents.

Standex Engraving

Process Technician

Fraser, MI · On-site

Set up, start, and adjust injection molding and soft trim manufacturing processes to meet ... Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, work instructions, and technical documents.

Standex Engraving

Plant Manager

Fraser, MI · On-site

... Engineering, or related field preferred (experience may be considered in lieu of degree). * 3+ years of operational management experience in manufacturing, Class A soft trim automotive interior ...

New

TRG

Vehicle Cost Engineer

Auburn Hills, MI · On-site

INTERIOR TRIM - HARD/SOFT - Headliner, Insulator, NVH * SEATING - Foaming process, Sewing and ... COMPRESSOR/HEAT PUMP The Cost Engineer role develops detailed cost estimates for components and ...

MCM Staffing LLC

Process Technician

Fraser, MI · On-site

$24/hr

... * Assist with mold changes, machine setups, and tooling adjustments. * Knowledge of plastic materials, molding processes, and soft trim manufacturing techniques (e.g., lamination, edge folding)

MRINetwork Jobs

Plant Quality Engineer

Athens, TN · On-site

$60K - $77K/yr

The company has over 60 years of experience as a worldwide leader in the design, engineering, and ... Interior/soft trim/plastics experience * Lean/Six Sigma experience If you are interested in ...

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Soft Trim Product Developer (seat cover)

Magna

Novi, MI • On-site

Full-time

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What we offer:
At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.
Group Summary:
Magna is an innovative leader in the development and manufacturing of high quality complete seating systems. Our solution includes seating structures, mechanisms and hardware, as well as foam and trim products for global automotive, heavy truck and bus industries. Our capabilities include market and consumer research; full concept development; design and engineering capabilities; testing, validation and world-class manufacturing. Our award-winning seating solutions are developed from consumer research, finding the ease of operation to be comfortable, convenient and connected.
Job Responsibilities:
Apply manufacturing disciplines to the development of soft trim concepts, components, and assemblies. Oversee the release of trim patterns.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Full understanding of WI-060 (Craftsmanship Review Process) and WI-287 (Trim Development and Release).
  • Oversee and finalizes the release of all trim patterns for production to meet customer craftsmanship and expectations, including but not limited to nomenclature, drawings, PLM, (Bill of Materials - BOM), Critical To Quality, sew sequence and the digital NC data required to produce these covers.
  • Ensure designs are manufacturable and assist with production feasibility studies including working with manufacturing team to validate designs.
  • Assist engineering and manufacturing with problem resolution including working with JIT and Sew plants to identify root cause and implement corrective actions.
  • Create master patterns to be used by the design group for drawing release either digitally or manually.
  • Read and interpret molded foam, trim cover and seat component drawings, as required.
  • Modify foam pads, covers, and interior trim components from drawings, work orders or as required.
  • Modify release data digitally for VE/VA and manufacturing updates.
  • Verify seat contour via the fabrication of templates and/or scanning
  • Develop, install and evaluate prototype seating components as part of the development process.
  • Operate sewing machines, foam skiving tools, digital cutting table, digitizing equipment and various power tools for fabrication as part of the trim development process.
  • Consult with engineering and manufacturing groups during development to support manufacturing feasibility.
  • Perform Layout and Cutting of Fabric/Leather/Vinyl, Foam and Foundation Patterns as well as Assembly of all related Components (in manual & machine cut process)
  • Maintain working knowledge of all parts required to build and/or tear down Seat Complete Assembly.
  • Assist with obtaining materials, components etc. for development.
  • Teardown and build seats as required.
  • Maintain Good Housekeeping of the area
  • Ensures adherence to company, departmental and health and safety systems and policies to meet legislative requirements.
  • Perform preventative maintenance, pre-start inspections, and verification of equipment utilizing established procedures, as directed.
  • Supports Internal / External Audit efforts regarding ISO 9001:2015, IATF 16949 Certification for remote site location (Group Office).
  • Supports the requirements as detailed in Standard Operating Procedure 8000 (Quality Management System).
  • Ensure employees work in the manner consistent with the organizations established objectives and targets utilizing protective equipment, devices, measures, and procedures as promulgated by state and federal regulations. Establish clear goals for workplace health and safety. Complete safety talks, safety meetings, and required training occur, as defined.

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability and/or physical demands required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education
High School diploma or GED.
Experience/Special Knowledge/Skills
Minimum 3 years of directly related experience to include demonstrated performance with the development of components, from initial drawing to completion.
Knowledge of sewing assembly (e.g. cut seams, notch locations, seam allowances).
Demonstrated blue print reading skills.
Direct experience with foam skiving and fabrication of templates using power tools (e.g. hand saw, circular saw, band saw, drill).
Basic drafting skills.
Basic computer skills including ability to demonstrate basic skills in Accumark or similar software.
Manufacturing process and equipment knowledge.
Familiarity with fabric/materials qualities (e.g. nap) and the ability to provide recommendations based on component design.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Demonstrated successful performance with independent problem solving.
Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:
At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That's why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.
AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure
As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.
Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.
If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.
Worker Type:
Regular / Permanent
Group:
Magna Seating

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