Immediate hiring for Cockpit and Interior trims engineer role with one of our clients located in Spartanburg, SC (100% Onsite Job). Please advise if you’d like to learn more about this job.
Job Title: Cockpit and Interior trims engineer
Job Location: Spartanburg, SC 29304
Job Duration: Fulltime Job

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

· Excellent CATIA V5 2D/3D skills
· Should be conversant in Interior Trim Product Design & Development - Cockpit
· (Instrument Panel, Door Trims, Steering wheel, Air bag, Floor Console), Trims - Pillar Trims, Soft Trims, Headliner, Carpets etc.
· Very Good Skills in Catia V5 - Surface, Solid Modelling & Drafting.
· Experience in Style Surface Feasibility & Analysis i.e. checking Draft, Tooling Feasibility, ECE R24 Regulation Evaluation, creating concept proposals Packaging Study with surrounding parts, Benchmarking Study and Analysis.
· Should have experience in DFx (Design for Mfg., assembly & Serviceability)
· Knowledge in tooling, fixings, Materials, GD & T, Stack up DFMEA, DVP etc. will be preferable
· Understand CAE requirements and results for project requirements & implementation
· Knowledge of Colour & Texture, Materials etc.
· Good knowledge and experience of BMW Tools and processes is preferred.
· Leadership and motivation in a design role is essential
· 7 to 12+ years of previous experience of Design activities at OEM with a demonstrable record of delivery of the accountabilities
· Working in plant environment and ability to manage cross functional team coordination
· A strong track record of delivering design to timelines, weight and cost targets
· Supplier liaison, understanding and implementing DFM requirements
· Mechanical or Automotive Engineering Degree preferred
· Background in luxury cars design and development preferred
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In perso

· Product Lifecycle Management: Monitor and support vehicles from production through end-of-life, implement design changes based on field performance and customer feedback
· Issue Resolution: Investigate and resolve manufacturing or quality issues, collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement corrective actions
· Product Optimization: Refine existing designs for cost, weight, or performance improvements, ensure compatibility with evolving regulations and technologies, Work with suppliers to address component-level issues, validate supplier changes and ensure they meet design intent
· Quality Feedback Integration: Analyzing warranty data, service reports, and customer complaints
· Technology Refresh: Supporting mid-cycle product facelifts or feature upgrades
· Documentation & Compliance: Maintain engineering documentation for all changes, Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and industry standards
· Testing & Validation: Support validation of updated components or systems, analyze test data to confirm performance and durability
· Supplier Collaboration: Working with suppliers to improve component design, materials, or manufacturing processes, Managing obsolescence and alternate sourcing for long-term sustainability