Interior Trim Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design, packaging, engineering, and launch of interior components and systems across vehicle programs.
• Develop industry-leading solutions that elevate craftsmanship, functionality, and user experience.
• Work collaboratively with design, marketing, and vehicle engineering teams, prioritizing overall vehicle excellence above individual systems.
• Partner with interior trim suppliers to ensure technical quality, timely delivery, and manufacturability.
• Utilize and refine engineering tools and innovative methods to enhance design and development processes.

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in interior component and system design and development (e.g., hard trim, soft trim, IP, door trims, consoles, headliners, etc.).
• Strong understanding of industry benchmarks, trends, and supplier capabilities within the automotive interiors domain.
• Experience in defining and managing technical product specifications, project timelines, and SOP deliverables.
• Proficiency in CAD tools (CATIA V5/V6 preferred) for creating 2D/3D concepts, layouts, and DFM studies.
• Proven vehicle and product launch experience from development through production.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a full vehicle program cycle, from concept through production launch.
• Deep technical knowledge of automotive interiors, with a demonstrated record of technical excellence and program execution.
• Expertise in plastic part design, structural performance, manufacturing technologies, craftsmanship, ergonomics, and safety standards.
• Strong background in materials selection, injection molding, DFM, and GD&T.
• Hands-on, practical approach complemented by solid theoretical knowledge.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with a strong drive to deliver outstanding products in a fast-paced environment. #IT

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $ $50.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Automotive Interiors: 4 years (Required)
• CATIA: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Newark, CA Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $100,000 - $120,000