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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 ...

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 ... instructions and basic engineering drawings. * Ability to operate forklift * Self-starter ...

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 ... instructions and basic engineering drawings. * Ability to operate forklift * Self-starter ...

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Process Technician

Fraser, MI

$23 - $28/hr

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 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.

Adler Pelzer Group

Tool & Die Maintenance

Oregon, OH

$43.50/hr

Adler Pelzer Group - a growing global Tier One supplier of Acoustic and Soft Trim products to the ... Communicate effectively with production team member, Team Leaders, Engineers, and Inspectors to ...

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Release Engineer (DRE - Interior Engineering | Soft Trim / Hard Trim)

Release Engineer (DRE - Interior Engineering | Soft Trim / Hard Trim)

Tata Technologies

Auburn Hills, MI • On-site

$38 - $43.50/hr

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At Tata Technologies we make product development dreams a reality by designing, engineering, and validating the products of tomorrow for the world’s leading manufacturers. Due to our continued growth, we are now recruiting for a Job Title to strengthen our team in Location.


Job Title: Release Engineer (DRE – Interior Engineering | Soft Trim / Hard Trim)

Location: Auburn Hills, MI

Duration: Full time


We are seeking a Design Release Engineer (DRE) with 0–3 years of experience in automotive interior engineering.


Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent
  • Experience with automotive interior soft trim and hard trim components
  • Knowledge of floor carpets, floor mats, headliners, and related interior systems
  • Experience with NX and Teamcenter
  • Understanding of DFMEA and DVP&R activities
  • OEM or automotive supplier design and release experience preferred
  • Experience supporting prototype and production builds


Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, validate, and release interior soft trim/hard trim components
  • Lead supplier design reviews and ensure compliance with performance and safety requirements
  • Create and manage DFMEAs, DVP&Rs, boundary diagrams, and interface matrices
  • Support vehicle integration, testing, plant builds, and launch activities
  • Manage CAD models and drawings in NX and Teamcenter
  • Resolve engineering issues through structured problem-solving
  • Support cost reduction, weight reduction, and quality improvement initiatives
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams and manufacturing plants to ensure successful product launches


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master's Degree in Engineering or Business
  • Experience with DFSS or Shainin Problem Solving
  • In-plant launch experience
  • Strong communication and leadership skills


Equal Opportunity Statement

Tata Technologies Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, termination, promotions, or any other condition of employment or career development.


Tata Technologies: Engineering a better world.


Tata Technologies would like to thank all applicants for their interest. Each application will be reviewed against the criteria for the role; however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 10 working days following the closing date, it means your application has not been successful. We will, however, retain your details for future suitable opportunities.

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