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United States - SC - Fountain Inn
Job Description
Summary
The Trim Product Engineer is responsible for the feasibility analysis and trim development of seat products, supporting pattern design, and completing the seat trim development of the product and samples according to the requirements and program timing plan. This role involves interfacing with internal and external customers and project coordination.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and coordinate the timing for trim deliverables during the development phase of the product.
- Support design review meetings with customers and internal teams.
- Participate and lead CSW actions in the SDT meeting with the plant manufacturing team.
- Utilize internal and customer milestones to guide the Launch Process.
- Deliver design within engineering budget and BOM cost targets.
- Finish and manage the trim BOM, drawing and pattern data release, lead the trim prototype sample building, proceed with the design verification, and implement design improvements in the plant.
- Participate in continuous improvement (VA/VE) activities and workshops.
- Improve the relevant trim documents of existing products and capture lessons learned.
- Travel to support customer and launch needs (15%-20%).
Education:
- 5+ years of experience in cut-sew-wrap and/or pattern development in the automotive seating field.
Experience:
- Knowledge in Optitex/Gerber applications and other development tools.
- Language Skills: Fluent in English. Secondary: Mandarin, Spanish or German.
- Computer Skills: Proficient in Office Software, Auto CAD/Catia, and Teamcenter.
- Prior experience working on a Global Team and/or Global Program including EU and CN.
- Familiar with various development files such as BOM, FMEA, DVP/PVP, 2D Drawing/GD&T.
- Knowledge in 5 quality tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA) and other related statistical tools.
Company Overview:
Yanfeng is a leading global automotive supplier, focusing on interior, exterior, seating, cockpit electronics, and passive safety, and actively exploring new business opportunities. Yanfeng has more than 240 locations and approximately 67,000 employees worldwide. The technical team of 4,200 experts is located in ten R&D centers and other regional offices, with complete capabilities including engineering and software development, styling, and test validation. Focusing on Smart Cabin and lightweight technology, Yanfeng supports automakers in exploring future mobility and providing leading cabin solutions.